Michael Erickson Email & Phone Number

Camas, WA, US

Geneva, Geneva, CH

Chicago, Illinois, US

Develop and initiate strategic growth plan for doubling revenue in 5 years for the ten North American Chemistry laboratories. Lead food science chemistry research and development for all North American locations. Construct solutions that ensure customer satisfaction for their complex chemistry questions. Coordinate capital planning, approval and execution.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Coordinates and directs the activities of laboratory management to assure profitable and successful operation of a >$250M/yr analytical testing laboratory network. Specific responsibilities involve ensuring successful completion of all activities of laboratory operation including technical direction, quality control and assurance, safety, customer and.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Direct fiduciary and operational responsibility for ~110 employee ISO17025 accredited analytical testing laboratory
• Revenue growth from $12.5M to $19.2M in three years
• 89% growth in gross margins
• 50% decrease in voluntary turnover
• Laboratory awards: North American chemistry lab of the year North American industrial performance lab of the year Worldwide Dr. John H. Silliker award for Integrity

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Revenue growth from $5.5M to $8.9M in four years
• Ensure adherence to all QA/QC and ethics policies for laboratory
• Approve technical SOPs and lead continuous training programs for staff
• Led implementation team for new LIMS
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and international certification programs
• Achieved ISO 17025 accreditation

• Pharmaceutical Division QC Manager
• Developed and validated quantitative instrumental methods for API and impurities evaluation following USP/ICH guidelines
• Performed analyses, reviewed results and approved reports following USP/EP/JP monographs, internally developed SOPs and method validation protocols
• Wrote and approved SOPs, validation protocols, communication with clients
• Initiated the growth of this new division through exhibiting at industry trade shows and direct client presentationsPHC Department Supervisor
• Increased department’s annual net profitability from $4K to $256K

• Operated, calibrated, maintained and repaired multiple GCs with FID, PID and ECD detectors and HPLCs with FLD, UV, DAD and conductivity detectors
• Analyzed and provided technical interpretation for the analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons (8015, NWTPH, AK101, AK102, AK103), explosives, HAPS, PAHs, and herbicides in accordance with USEPA SW-846, NCASI, AFCEE, DoD.
• New method development including extraction and quantitation of various organic compounds in tissue, water and soil matrices based upon literature reviews and/or various promulgated methodologies
• Performed organic extractions according to USEPA SW-846 prescribed methodology

Longview, WA, US

• Designed and presented lectures, projects, and exams for 31 students enrolled in environmental science course
• Objectively graded quizzes, reports, homework and assigned final grade

Seattle, WA, US

• Stream ecology research including sampling and experimental design, fish collection, metrology and stream characterization
• Various research projects at the University of Washington School of Fisheries including: Salmonid genetics, fish movement, marine ecology, habitat restoration and hatchery-wild Salmonid interactions

M.S., Aquatic & Fisheries Sciences

B.S., Biology, Minors Chemistry & Geology