Cracking the toughest food matrices with advanced GC column technology
Gas chromatography (GC) is a proven technique for analyzing pesticide compounds in food matrices. However, recent regulatory changes, including the chlorinated‑solvent ban, pesticide‑method consolidation, tighter expectations for reduced‑volume extraction, and rising demands for sensitivity and column lifetime in complex matrices, are reshaping analytical requirements.
These shifts also highlight the growing need for matrix resilience, extended instrument lifetime, and consistent calibration performance. Together, these pressures underscore the demand for a GC solution capable of not only meeting but exceeding modern detection requirements.
Hear from a panel of three GC-MS and GC-MS/MS experts in this SelectScience® webinar as they share real-world data on how the latest column deactivation technology and unique formats in GC can overcome these challenges. From analyzing fruits and vegetables to cereals and legumes, discover how you can adopt a robust and resilient testing strategy with a next-generation GC column for multi-pesticide testing.
Key learning objectives:
- Learn how to improve your lab throughput using the latest GC column technology.
- Uncover GC-MS/MS bottlenecks and optimization tips and tricks.
- Understand how robustness, sensitivity, and column resilience can enhance lab throughput for multi-pesticides analysis by GC triple quad (GC-MS/MS).
Who should attend?
- Analytical chemists interested in learning about GC triple quad (GC-MS/MS) method optimization.
- Food and environmental lab chemists interested in extending their GC column’s lifetime.
- Scientists looking to enhance their multi-pesticides method.
Certificate of attendance
- If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
- If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing [email protected].
Presenter: Laura Schütz (Research & Development Professional, Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH)
Laura Schütz studied food chemistry and is a Research and Development Professional at Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH in Hamburg. She leads the planning, execution, and scientific coordination of R&D projects, guiding new research ideas through method development and into routine analytical operations. Collaborating with measurement technology, sample management, and quality management teams, she contributes to method validation and the development of SOPs and work instructions.
Presenter: Dr. Ramkumar Dhandapani (Director of Product Management, Restek Corporation)
Dr. Ramkumar Dhandapani holds a PhD in analytical chemistry and has over 23 years of experience in the chromatography industry. Dr. Dhandapani specializes in method development, validation, and troubleshooting of chromatography methods. He has developed numerous regulatory-compliant methods across diverse sectors, including environmental analysis, food quality and safety, pharmaceutical, fuels, and chemical industries.
Presenter: Dr. Alexander Zahm (Managing Director, Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH)
Dr. Alexander Zahm is Managing Director of Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH in Hamburg, overseeing strategic and operational management of a specialized pesticide laboratory using advanced GCMS/MS and LCMS/MS technologies. Formerly a technical manager at Eurofins, he brings extensive expertise in laboratory management, process optimization, quality management, and digital capacity planning. A trained food chemist with a focus on coffee research, he now drives innovation in analytics, sample logistics, and customer processes, supports international projects, and serves as an expert in food safety and residue analysis.
Moderator: Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)
