Dr Phil Tynan

National Toxicologist

Dr Tynan is a Toxicologist and a retired Clinical Biochemist Pathologist with extensive industry knowledge and experience and is considered an expert in testing for substances of abuse. Dr Tynan’s primary role is to support the Safework Health team in the development of new drug assays and procedures and maintain the company’s excellent record as a drug testing service. He also provides guidance and professional opinions to our clients and specific clinical advice when required. Dr Tynan is a published toxicologist in internationally peer-reviewed journals and is available to provide advice and expert opinion regarding results, expert witness testimony and appearances at courts and tribunal hearings as required.

Nathan Brown

National Chief Scientist (Melbourne)

Nathan has over 20 years’ experience in the pathology industry, the last 15 in AS 4308:2008 accredited toxicology laboratories. He also has twelve years’ experience in analytical method development using LC/LCMSMS. As our National Chief Scientist, Nathan is responsible for the organisation and performance of drug and alcohol tests within our three toxicology laboratories. Nathan is a nationally recognised expert in toxicology. He has experience giving expert testimony defending medico-legal analytical results.

Natasha Laugier

Chief Scientist (Brisbane)

Natasha has over 9 years’ experience in analytical chemistry, 8 of which are within the pharmaceutical industry. More recently, Natasha has transitioned her wealth of knowledge to the field of toxicology. She also has substantial experience in analytical method development, validation and transfer using LC. As our Chief Scientist in Brisbane, Natasha is responsible for the operation and efficiency of our Brisbane laboratory.

Ben Hatfield

Chief Scientist (Perth)

Ben has over 14 years’ experience in the pathology industry, including over 10 years in AS/NZS 4308 and 4760 accredited toxicology laboratories. He also has extensive knowledge in analytical method development using LC/MS/MS. As our Chief Scientist in Perth, Ben is responsible for the operation and efficiency of our Perth laboratory and the maintenance of the quality system for our drug and alcohol testing service.