People Are our Chemistry

At Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing, we believe that our people provide our strength. Their dedication to quality, team work, and customer satisfaction are the key elements in the company’s success. In this regular feature, we introduce you to some of the people who have helped make Eurofins an industry leader.

Eric Shaver, PhD, has been with Eurofins Human Factors MD for nine years, serving in the capacity of a senior leader and as a key technical contributor. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of human factors and brings a unique perspective to all his work given his experience in safety and litigation.

He truly understands what it means to claim a product is “safe and effective.” He champions this perspective in all his programs, meaning that human factors integration in the product development process is not just a checkbox but is critical to ensure a product can be used safely and effectively by the intended users in the intended use environments.

Eric is also a solid citizen who gives back to his community of Boise, ID, in his spare time. On Veteran’s Day, he and his wife Shiloh, volunteered their time to help rake leaves from the yards of veteran, disabled, and senior neighbors who needed assistance as part of “Rake Up Boise.”

How did you get into the field of human factors?

I transferred into Psychology during my sophomore year of college and my advisor taught graduate-level human factors courses. I started assisting him with research and the rest is history.

What did you do before you came to Eurofins?

I was head of human factors for FUJIFILM Sonosite, a manufacturer of Point of Care Ultrasound Systems (POCUS).

What are your favorite types of programs to work on?

A complex combination product that is used by patients and caregivers.

What has changed the most over your time in the field?

A greater emphasis on the importance of the discipline in biopharmaceutical and medical device companies due to the influence of the FDA.

What was the most rewarding program you ever worked on?

Assisting a client develop a new method for continuous delivery of medication for Parkinson’s patients.

Why should clients trust us with their projects?

Our senior-level staff average more than 20 years of experience designing, developing, and testing medical technology. We’ve seen just about everything; so we’re able to help our clients with anything.

When you aren’t working in human factors, what do you do to give back to the community or for fun?

I participate in local service organizations that help people in our community and protect public lands. Also, I enjoy spending time hiking in the mountains of Idaho with my wife and dog.