PFAS & Emerging Contaminants: Environmental Workflows

The Thermo Scientific EFOX analytical solutions platform: A New Approach to Environmental Workflows for PFAS and Emerging Contaminants 

PFAS regulations are evolving rapidly, analyte lists continue to grow, and environmental laboratories are under increasing pressure to deliver accurate, defensible results across complex water matrices. To meet these demands, laboratories need analytical workflows that are robust, scalable, and adaptable to changing regulatory requirements. 

Join this webinar to explore practical approaches to developing integrated workflows for PFAS and other emerging environmental contaminants. Learn how combining effective sample preparation with advanced analytical techniques can improve sensitivity, reduce matrix effects, increase confidence in results, and support both targeted quantitation and broader screening applications. 

The webinar will highlight the critical role of sample preparation in workflow performance, including how techniques such as dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction (DLLME) can produce cleaner extracts, enhance method robustness, and improve laboratory efficiency. 

You'll also hear from a guest speaker from Severn Trent Water (UK), who will share their experience of implementing analytical workflows for water matrices, including practical considerations for expanding PFAS testing, improving confirmation confidence, and responding to evolving monitoring requirements. 

Whether you're looking to strengthen existing methods or prepare for future contaminant monitoring challenges, this session will provide practical insights to help you build efficient, scalable workflows for environmental analysis. 

Learning points: 

• Build robust workflows for PFAS and emerging contaminants. 
• Optimize sample preparation for reliable results. 
• Gain practical insights from Severn Trent Water (UK). 

Who should attend? 

• Environmental and water testing laboratory professionals 
• Analytical scientists and method developers working on PFAS and emerging contaminants 
• Laboratory managers overseeing environmental contaminant testing 

Presenter: Steven Jones, BSc Hons (Principal Scientist – Chemistry, Severn Trent Water)

Currently, I am the Principal Scientist for Chemistry at STW based in Bridgend, South Wales. I have over 15 years' experience in drinking water analysis. My mainexpertiseis in Organics, but I have all-round knowledge of Chemistry. I have been with STW since 2017; previously, I worked for Welsh Water and STS, all involved in Drinking Water analysis. My current role is research & development of new and existing analytical techniques within all parts of STW, whether it be drinking water or wastewater analysis.

Presenter: Aristide Ganci, PhD (Product Manager Environmental and Food Safety, Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Aristide is an experienced environmental and food testing chemist, currently working in product management for LC- and GC-MS analytical end-to-end solutions supporting laboratories in the environmental and food safety sectors. He joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2021, where he has been involved in developing advanced analytical workflows for food and environmental applications. Aristide earned his industrial PhD in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, UK, focusing on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) as part of a Marie Curie Industrial Doctorate program in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific. With a background spanning food science, analytical biotechnology, and applied mass spectrometry, Aristide brings a strong combination of scientificexpertiseand practical industry experience to support laboratories in achieving reliable, high-quality analytical results.

Presenter: Jeff Stubbs, BSc Hons (Senior Global Market Development Manager Environment and Food Safety, Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Jeff Stubbs is a Senior Global Market Development Manager within the Environmental and Food Safety (EFS) division at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He supports laboratories worldwide in addressing evolving analytical challenges across environmental, water, and food testing, with a focus on translating advanced technologies into practical, application-driven solutions.

In addition to his customer-facing responsibilities, Jeff plays a role in shaping the strategic direction of the EFS business segment. He has beenclosely involvedin the development and global positioning of PFAS analytical workflows, working across teams to support laboratories in navigating increasing regulatory scrutiny and implementing reliable, high-performance methods for emerging contaminants.

Jeff’s career spans both laboratory and commercial environments. He began at Northumbrian Water as an Analyst and Senior Analyst, gaining hands-on experience in water quality testing and regulatory compliance, before moving into client-facing and commercial roles. He later worked atAnatune, supporting environmental and water sector solutions, and joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2018, where he has held multiple roles across account management and business development in the EMEA region.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Newcastle University. Jeff brings a balanced perspective of technicalexpertiseand real-world laboratory insight, and regularly engages with global stakeholders to support innovation, compliance, and operational efficiency in environmental and food safety testing.