Guy Burssens
About Guy Burssens
Guy Burssens is a Product Manager at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., where he oversees the marketing and product life cycle of Automated Lab Reactors. With extensive experience in lab automation and a strong academic background in Biotechnology, he has held various managerial roles in prominent companies such as Millipore and Tecan.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
Guy Burssens serves as the Product Manager RXE at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2016. He is based in Schwerzenbach and has held this position for eight years. In this role, he is responsible for managing the marketing and product life cycle of Automated Lab Reactors and their accessories, which include sensors and dosing units. His expertise in product management contributes to the development and enhancement of laboratory automation solutions.
Previous Experience at Millipore
Burssens worked at Millipore for nine years in various roles. He served as the European Lab Automation Manager from 2004 to 2007, where he was responsible for the product life cycle management of control boxes and pressure devices for Automated Lab Reactors. Prior to that, he was the European Lab Automation Specialist from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he held the position of European Technology Manager Life Science from 2007 to 2010.
Experience at Tecan
At Tecan, Burssens held multiple positions from 2010 to 2015. He was the Innovation Manager Reagents from 2010 to 2012, followed by his role as Product Manager Consumables from 2012 to 2015. His work at Tecan involved product management and innovation in laboratory consumables, contributing to advancements in laboratory automation.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Guy Burssens studied at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where he earned his Md in Biotechnology from 1981 to 1986. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a PhD in Biotechnology from 1986 to 1991. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in laboratory automation and product management.
Early Career at Analis
Burssens began his career at Analis, where he worked as an Automation Support Specialist from 1991 to 2001 for ten years. This role allowed him to gain valuable experience in laboratory automation, setting the stage for his subsequent positions in the industry.