Ian Erickson Email & Phone Number

Lake Elmo, MN, US

Iggesund, Gävleborg County, Sweden

• Investigating optical and physical properties of over 80 potential formulations of greener paperboard coating alternatives.
• Coordinating with industry experts to establish benchmarks to be outperformed, as well as identifying and obtaining novel pigments and starches.
• Compiling large sets of data and presenting them in a manner to make direct comparisons and establish superior formulations.

Oakdale, Minnesota, United States

• Provided intermediate to complex analysis in support of laboratory procedures to support medical device testing, pharmaceutical products, and raw materials utilizing various analytical instrumentation.
• Oversaw, reviewed, and processed various types of chemistry forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
• Provided various research, feedback, and decisions to resolve management and employee questions and requirements.
• Provided training and mentorship to other employees in chemical techniques and equipment use.

Oakdale, Minnesota, United States

• Performed routine laboratory procedures to support medical device testing, pharmaceutical products, and raw materials.
• Compiled and analyzed data, interpreted and documented results, and supported method transfer and validation activities within operational area.
• Participated in quality, cGMP, safety, method, and technique training.

• SUPPORTING 3M COMPANY
• Planned and undertook controlled experiments on tool sterilizers, prepared samples of biological indicators, analyzed and interpreted large sets of data.
• Documented data according to cGMP requirements, and reported data and results orally and through well-maintained lab notebook, as well as performed peer review of data.

• SUPPORTING ECOLAB
• Started from the ground up to develop a working prototype for a new antimicrobial product.
• Developed, tested, and scaled up two new antimicrobial formulations and provided other technical support and assistance to scientists and engineers.
• Designed, conducted, and recorded qualitative and quantitative experiments, tests, and analyses such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy, and reported to.

• Developed and characterized new formulations of inks and reflective materials, tested their properties via multiple test methods, effectively communicated results with supervisors, and maintained laboratory notebook.
• Provided quality and product assurance tests for customers on existing products and delivered results in a timely fashion.

Assisted voters and guided them through the process of registration and submitting their vote. Maintained order of voting location and functionality of voting equipment.

White Bear Lake, MN

Supervised staff of 4-5 people, coached new employees, resolved customer complaints, and performed minor repairs on equipment.

Facilitating a group of 40 freshmen students, introducing them to the College of Science and Engineering, and providing them with advice and guidance for their first year of college.

Master Of Science - Ms, Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering for Energy and Environment

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering, 3.60

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers Major in Chemical Engineering. Minors in Chemistry and Mathematics.