Company history

Since 1991 the company has provided chemical analysis and consultancy to the construction industry. In 1995 UKAS accreditation was gained. Since initial accreditation the scope of Quartz's has grown and now includes tests for aggregates, paint, gypsum plasters and water for concrete for example .

Technological advances in the industry and the requirement during restoration of historical buildings to use identical materials continue to make demands on the analysis of samples and the interpretation of results. Quartz Scientific has the depth of knowledge and experience to keep pace with changes as they occur.

Dr Ian Girling, CChem, MRSC

Quality Manager

Summary of Experience

• Chemical analysis of water samples
• Environmental sampling
• Occupational hygiene - sampling of aerosols and solvent vapours
• Testing of paints for lead and chromium
• Chemical analysis of concrete, mortar screed and render
• Interpretation of results
• Instrumental and wet chemical methods

Ian Girling as Quality Manager is responsible for ensuring that procedures are employed to comply with the Quality Manual and EN ISO 17025 to maintain the requirements of a UKAS accredited laboratory.

He has a wide experience of applying analytical techniques in differing circumstances having worked in the engineering, electronics, water and transport industries.

Mrs Iren S Jasko  MSc EurChem CSci CChem FRSC     

Technical Manager

Summary of Experience

• Chemical analysis of concrete
• Chemical analysis of mortar screed and render
• Testing of aggregates
• Testing of soils for agricultural and construction use
• Method development testing in the construction industry
• Interpretation of test results
• Instrumental and wet chemical methods

Iren as Technical Manager is responsible for ensuring that a high standard of expertise in relevant disciplines is maintained and staff are trained and deployed to meet the ongoing needs of the business and for maintaining the technical standards of work employed by Quartz Scientific staff.

She oversees jointly with the Quality Manager any additional accreditations needed to meet client requirements.