About us
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Based in Cambridgeshire, UK, Anthias Consulting Ltd are experts in the analytical chemistry fields of Data analysis (chemometrics, metabolomics, interpretation, deconvolution), Methods (validation, development), Sample preparation (LLE, SPE, SPME, derivatisation, HS (SHS, DHS), TD, Py, P&T, microwave digestion), Elemental analysis (AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, ICP-MS/MS), Gas Chromatography (GC, GC+GC, GCxGC, splitters & backflushing), GC-MS (GC-SQMS, GC-QQQMS, GC-ITMS, GC-TOFMS, GC-QTOFMS, GC-IRMS, GC-MS/MS), Liquid Chromatography (HPLC, UHPLC, MPLC, LPLC, LCxLC, IC, IEC, AEC, Affinity, SEC, GPC), LC-MS (LC-SQMS, LC-QQQMS, LC-TOFMS, LC-QTOFMS, LC-ITMS (incl. Orbitrap), LC-MS/MS), Molecular spectroscopy (FTIR, NIR, UV-Vis), Molecular imaging (MSI, MALDI-TOF, DESI-MS, IMS-MS), Structural & particle size analysis (PXRD, LDA, XRF), Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, EGA), Water content analysis (KF, IR moisture, digital moisture, quartz oscillation, Neutron scattering, dew point method, GC/BID).
We provide training to “bridge the gap”, bringing experience of all aspects of the customer: supplier interface from both sides, providing an insight into the needs of each. We work with the analysts who use the analytical instrumentation and also the instrument manufacturers, by providing generic, manufacturer or software specific; theoretical, hardware, software, method development, maintenance and troubleshooting training and consultancy enabling you to get the best out of your analytical systems.
Our trainers and consultants are members of the Royal Society of Chemistry and are current practitioners in the field of Analytical Chemistry. Many of our training courses have been approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry for purposes of Continuing Professional Development.
We also provide a range consultancy services including; instrument training, applications and laboratory support, method development and optimisation, troubleshooting and testing, instrument procurement advice, data analysis and technical authoring for analysts, instrument manufacturers and technology companies from small, independent laboratories and academic institutions to multi-national corporations. This can be delivered on your site for maximum convenience, or at our training facility within the Department of Physical Sciences at The Open University in Milton Keynes – offering an unrivalled suite of analytical instrumentation in modern laboratories.
Benefit from our expertise:
- Fully tailored onsite and offsite training to meet the needs and level of experience of your analysts.
- Onsite consultancy using your instrument and your data or offsite at our facility at The Open University, Milton Keynes.
- Delivered by practicing analytical chemists with current skills.
Our timeline
Co-Chair of the CAMS Building Effective Analytical Measurement (BEAM) Panel
Awarded Best Analytical Chemistry Training Provider 2026 – UK award in the Corporate Vision Education and Training awards.
Received CChem status from the Royal Society of Chemistry
Celebrated 20 years of Anthias Consulting
Local organising committee member for the International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) 2024
Became a Scientific Committee Member for the Solutions in Science (SinS) conference
Became a Visiting Fellow at The Open University
President of the RSC ADC
Chair of Trustees for The Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund (ACTF)
Elected as next President of the RSC ADC, only the 3rd woman to hold this post since 1875.
Completed PhD
Trustee for The Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund (ACTF)
Elected member of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Analytical Division Council (RSC ADC)
Became a Trustee of Recycling Organisation Research Opportunities (RORO)
Celebrated 10 years of Anthias Consulting
The twins were born
First child was born
Enrolled in a part-time PhD with The Open University to develop techniques for diagnosis bladder cancer.
The Open University started hosting Anthias Consulting scheduled training courses.
Started working as a consultant at The Open University
Company incorporated
Anthias Consulting was created on 1st June
Looked into and attended some courses on starting a business, along with liaising with the Cambridge Enterprise Agency and writing a business plan
Surveyed coral reefs in Fiji for 6 weeks with Coral Cay Conservation
Applications Chemist at Anatune
Moved to Cambridge from Warwick
Surveyed coral reefs in the Philippines for 3 months with Coral Cay Conservation.
6 month MSc project at Zeneca Agrochemicals in GC-MS and LC-MS
MSc in Instrumental & Analytical Methods in Biological & Environmental Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Analysis) at the University of Warwick
Analytical Chemist at Severn Trent Laboratories
BSc(Hons) in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Warwick
Our team
Our consultants are practicing analytical chemists with 50 years combined experience and current skills. When we are not teaching or consulting, we are in the lab installing, maintaining and troubleshooting our instruments, developing methods and analysing samples for our partners.
Dr Diane Turner, PhD CChem FRSC
Senior Consultant and Director
Diane Turner is the Founder, Director and Senior Consultant of Anthias Consulting. A Warwick University Graduate, Diane completed her Masters in analytical chemistry working on LC-MS and GC-MS. Diane started her career in environmental chemistry, later on gaining significant experience as an Applications Chemist. She has developed methods for, given support and high quality training for companies in most industries around the world for more than 20 years. Diane is a visiting Academic & Consultant at The Open University where she continues her disease diagnosis research from her PhD along with food, drug and space applications. Diane is President of the Royal Society of Chemistry Analytical Science Community and Chair of the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. She is a Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO). Diane is on the Building Effective Analytical Measurement (BEAM) panel and the Industry Advisory Board of the Community for Analytical Measurement Science (CAMS). Diane is a member of the Government Chemist Programme Expert Group (GCPEG).
Dr Giles Edwards, PhD MChem FRSC
Consultant
Giles joined Anthias Consulting in 2017 to assist with the development of HPLC and LC-MS training and troubleshooting course material. Giles obtained his MChem master of chemistry degree from Liverpool John Moores University concentrating on analytical chemistry and his PhD from the University of Manchester. Giles has more than 20 years’ experience within the fields of mass spectrometry and the separation sciences working in industry, academia and the third sector. Past roles have included working as director of a multidisciplinary scientific research centre and also working around the world as a mass spectrometry escalation engineer troubleshooting issues with both instrumentation and application method development. Giles also works part-time in the nuclear physics group at the University of Manchester developing novel mass spectrometry instrumentation for ultra-trace analysis of radionuclides. Giles is Technical Director & Founder Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO).
Dr. Imran Janmohamed BEng (Hons) PhD MRSC
Consultant
Imran is an experienced consultant and trainer with over 15 years of operational knowledge utilising a range of analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, GCxGC and UPLC/HPLC & LC-MS, FTIR and UV-Vis within academia, food, medical devices and pharmaceutical industries.
Imran has a PhD in Analytical Chemistry on the development, validation and application of analytical methods of trace-level contaminants in the environment, and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical with Biochemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham.
Imran’s past roles included analytical lead on R&D product development and analytical testing to cGMP guidelines on the quality and performance of new products under development, as well as the laboratory management of the operation, maintenance and budgeting of analytical equipment. Imran is a consultant and delivered hands-on GC-MS workshops for the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Pan Africa Chemistry Network (PACN) training programme. Imran is Director of Analyzd Ltd working with clients in developing methodologies for analytical challenges..
Dr Simon Thain BSc (Hons) MSC PhD
Consultant
Dr Simon Thain is owner and director of TL Science and an independent collaborator, specialising in analytical techniques for Metabolomics and structural elucidation studies applied to biology, natural product discovery and Biomarker discovery. Simon has over 25 years’ experience in biochemical analysis including techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and Mass Spectrometry. After undertaking a biology degree at Stirling University, Simon obtained his MSc at Newcastle and PhD in plant Circadian at Warwick University.
John Points BSc, MRSC, MIFST
Consultant
John is a UK-based analytical chemist with over 25 years’ experience. As an independent consultant, he has designed, implemented, and trained-out laboratory Quality Management Systems that are suited to clients as diverse as large international pharmaceutical companies and small government laboratories in developing countries. John has built Quality Management Systems from scratch and has simplified or improved existing systems. He has experience designing and auditing systems to comply with GMP, GLP and ISO 17025. John’s technical background is in the analysis of trace organics using chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques, and he is a member of the UK Expert Advisory Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food.
Matthew Gell, BSc, MRSC
Trainer and Consultant
Matthew joined Anthias in January 2025 to take on the role of Trainer and Consultant. He obtained a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry at the University of Plymouth. After graduating Matthew moved into the environmental sector and took on a position as an inorganic analyst where he gained experience in a variety of techniques, principally the analysis of metals in soils via ICP-MS and ICP-OES, as well as various other techniques including bomb calorimetry and low-level mercury analysis in water via atomic fluorescence. After 3 years he moved into the position of the sample preparation laboratory lead supervising a team of technicians performing various inorganic and organic extraction methods.
Dr Wayne Wright, PhD, MRQA
Consultant
With over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Dr Wayne focuses on regulated, clinical and preclinical bioanalytical studies for small molecules, their metabolites and biomarkers.
A long-standing Member of the Research Quality Association, Wayne brings extensive expertise across binding assays, method development and validation, LC–MS/MS, data checking, and protocol and report review. He also has significant experience managing outsourced bioanalytical studies, ensuring high-quality delivery, regulatory compliance and effective collaboration with partner laboratories.
