Thomas Lade Email & Phone Number

Usa

Contextual Automation, LLC is a research laboratory automation and process improvement consultation service that can help laboratories optimize science processes and expedite automation system solutions. Our expertise is built on over 30 years of working directly with a multitude of Biotech, Discovery and Clinical Laboratory environments as well as dealing with a large number of custom engineering and third party automation vendors. Tom Lade, Chief Consultant, has vast experience in management of people and technology projects with a long history of driving innovations and delivering world class and leading edge automation solutions. Tom has built a reputation for industry expertise and ability to rapidly assess current technology challenges, identify, and implement effective solutions that deliver measurable results and ensure your technology investment is fully realized.info@contextualautomation.comwww.contextualautiomation.com

Johnston, Iowa

• Automation and Engineering Development Manager with over 20 years experience focused on delivering innovative and off-the-shelf automation systems and custom engineered solutions to the Research and Seed Quality Laboratories at DuPont Pioneer. • Developed and led an esoteric group of scientist, engineers and software developers that are committed to delivering automation solutions that improve quality, performance, workflow and ergonomics. • Knowledge and understanding of business needs, science, automation technology, lab processes and budget restrictions for the Pioneer organization:• Knowledge and experience with the development and growth of numerous Pioneer labs in the areas of Genomics, Protein Analysis, High Throughput Screening, Transformation, Metabolomics, Controlled Environments, Regulatory Sciences, Insect and Disease Resistance, and Chemical Crop Protection.• Extensive work in the areas of automation consulting, instrumentation purchase recommendations, vendor relations, science evaluation, and leading the development of new and novel engineered solutions.• Through knowledge of the automation industry and engineering principles. Well respected throughout the commercial automation industries as an innovator and as someone who gets the job done.• Experience with the design development and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment and instrumentation and lab automation• Six Sigma Green Belt certified, knowledgeable of GLP guidelines, implementer of LEAN principles and practices.• Experience in managing large, small and diverse teams, people and projects; routinely collaborate with research colleagues, engineers, electrical workers, contractors, and various external vendors

• Management of the IMMC day shift Clinical Chemistry Lab and Blood Bank as well as the entire evening and night shift lab staff. • Director of Lakeview Medical Park Reference Lab, Director of Heartland Veterinary Lab, and Director of the Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center Lab. • Direct supervision of 25 FTEs; with oversight of over 40 additional healthcare professionals at multiple locations • Fiscal responsibilities include planning and maintaining a multimillion dollar budget, inventory control and cost analysis of clinical assays; insure regularly compliance with state and federal laboratory and hospital accrediting agencies.• Experience with laboratory information systems and PC & Windows support person for the entire lab. • Main laboratory computer system quality control reference person; Major technical support and trainer for automated instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. • Main support for LIS/instrument interface integration and support.

Bachelor Of Science, Medical Technology

Masters Work In Biology And Secondary Education

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology & Business