Mike Kelly
Laboratory Manager, Physical & Funtional, Medical Device Testing
As laboratory manager, Mike is responsible for the daily and operational activities of the Smithers medical device functional and physical testing laboratory in Akron, Ohio. He played a significant role in establishing the North American laboratory as an expansion of Smithers’ existing medical device testing capabilities in the United Kingdom. He works directly with clients to understand their goals and ensure that all projects are on target, develops testing protocols, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages laboratory technicians.
He joined Smithers in 2015 and spent four years on the product testing team and one year specializing dynamic mechanical analysis before transitioning to his current role. As part of the product testing team, Mike focused on pressure, vibration, and temperature (PVT) testing on hoses and other products, as well as a variety of techniques used to evaluate components for performance and durability. Before working at Smithers, he was a research assistant at Akron General Medical Center, focusing on mechanical testing in the biomedical field.
He joined Smithers in 2015 and spent four years on the product testing team and one year specializing dynamic mechanical analysis before transitioning to his current role. As part of the product testing team, Mike focused on pressure, vibration, and temperature (PVT) testing on hoses and other products, as well as a variety of techniques used to evaluate components for performance and durability. Before working at Smithers, he was a research assistant at Akron General Medical Center, focusing on mechanical testing in the biomedical field.