At O’Dwyer Accreditation, we’re passionate about showing laboratories how to operate efficiently and effectively and meet NATA requirements at the same time. People normally reach out to us for help when they are going for their first NATA accreditation, for help maintaining and improving their quality system, or because they’re struggling with NATA accreditation requirements.
We show organisations how to move from a culture of compliance to a culture of improvement.
We’re based in Melbourne and enjoy travelling interstate to work.
Experience counts
Cathy worked for NATA for nearly 10 years before moving into laboratory quality management in 2002. Since then she has worked with a wide range of laboratories to help them gain accreditation and keep it. She has extensive experience, qualifications, and expertise with ISO 17025, ISO 15189, and NATA accreditation processes.
She also has experience with ISO 9001 in laboratory settings and GLP.
Cathy is known for her practical knowledge and helpful approach to laboratories having difficulty meeting requirements or wanting to improve their performance. She has a relaxed and friendly style that encourages the free exchange of information. She is quick to identify key issues and works hard to find solutions for her clients.
Rachel has worked in various roles focused on accreditation and management for over 15 years, providing a unique view for laboratories seeking or requiring help to maintain accreditation. She has strong expertise in Quality Assurance, Auditing, Complaints and Corrective Action systems. Rachel is known for her attention to detail and practical advice. She is particularly skilled with ISO 17025, ISO 15189 and GLP.
Rachel’s drive and passion come from helping people. She is strongly focused on client satisfaction and excellent service and strives for positive and strong relationships with staff, peers and external clients.
Paul has worked in laboratory facilities and their management systems, from appliance testing to proficiency testing and calibration, both in Australia and internationally. He has worked in quality, risk management and laboratory accreditation for over 20 years.
He has had significant experience wrangling both ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 management systems and understands the real-world challenges of managing quality in a production environment.
Paul is a strong believer in management systems simplifying your life in the laboratory and has enhanced various management systems, most notably transforming neglected paper-based systems into fully digital workflows and training teams to thrive in new environments. He’s an experienced Microsoft 365 SharePoint developer.
Part of a Community
O’Dwyer Accreditation has a strong network of like-minded colleagues with extensive experience in quality management, compliance, measurement uncertainty and improvement across a number of different fields of testing. Between us, we can usually find someone who can help with any laboratory-related issues that you may have.
We maintain good relationships with NATA personnel and can help you work out who you need to speak to.
Call Cathy today on 0414 859 507 to get started.