ZEUS Scientific offers flexible solutions for autoimmune and infectious disease testing across three platforms: ZEUS ELISA™, AtheNA Multi-Lyte®, and ZEUS IFA™. Our AccuCardia™ Test System enables fast determination of cardiovascular risk from a single blood test. ZEUS has designed its products with common reagents and common protocols that can help increase efficiency and streamline workflow in any lab. And it's all backed by the ZEUS Lab Experts, with over 85 years of combined scientific and clinical experience—and committed to supporting your needs.
Mark Kopnitsky, B.Sc., M.S.
Chief Scientific Officer
Mark Kopnitsky, B.Sc., M.S.
Chief Scientific Officer
Mark has been with ZEUS Scientific since 1990, overseeing the development of an extensive line of in vitro diagnostic test systems. The current product line includes approximately 150 assays for a range of autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and other specialized markers. In addition to his research and development contributions, Mark oversees quality systems, regulatory affairs, and product development from assay conceptualization through regulatory clearance. He has submitted and cleared more than 100 IVD products through the United States Food and Drug Administration. Prior to joining ZEUS, he was responsible for the development and support of ELISA tests for Pharmacia Diagnostics (formerly Electronucleonics, Inc.). Mark holds a bachelor's degree in biology - secondary education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, and a master's degree in microbiology with an emphasis in molecular genetics from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
Brian Kaiser
Vice President Manufacturing Operations USA
Brian Kaiser
Vice President Manufacturing Operations USA
Brian has been with Zeus Scientific since October 1996 active in every aspect of Zeus Manufacturing. As the Director Operations he is responsible for everything from the receipt of raw materials and supplies through to the manufacturing, completion, release, and shipment of all of ZEUS products. Previously, Brian was with the Coriell Institute for Medical Research in Camden, New Jersey managing their cell repositories. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Moravian College in Bethlehem Pennsylvania.
Julien Pizzuto
Vice President of Commercial Operations
Julien Pizzuto
Vice President of Commercial Operations
Ron Cruver
Marketing Manager
Ron Cruver
Marketing Manager
Ron Cruver manages ZEUS’s Vector-Borne Disease Business Line and joined the company in 2020. Ron brings over 25 years of industry experience working with in vitro diagnostic medical devices. His past roles included senior positions in product development, marketing and national account management. He specializes in infectious disease serology testing with an emphasis on tick borne diseases. Ron has a bachelor’s degree in Recombinant Gene Technology from the State University of New York at Fredonia.
Alicia Barrett, MT (ASCP)
Technical Service Manager
Alicia Barrett, MT (ASCP)
Technical Service Manager
Alicia Barrett, MT(ASCP) joined ZEUS Scientific in 2020 as the Technical Services Manager where she leads the ZEUS laboratory support, technical support, field technical applications and instrument applications teams in their daily operations. She has worked in Clinical Diagnostics since 2000 at various companies in multiple customer facing technical and sales roles. Her background has included products in clinical chemistry, immunology, HPLC, autoimmune and infectious diseases specializing in ELISA Methodology and Diagnostic Instrumentation. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, certified as an ASCP Medical Technologist and is currently pursuing an Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management at Columbia Southern University.