Michelle Rathmann

Edmonton, AB 403-***-**** adzyi2@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/michellerathmann

Profile

• Lab analyst, mentor, manager, LIMS business admin, researcher. Bright scientist with an aptitude for seeing patterns to connect the big picture. Skills

• Experience with the following instruments and detectors: LC/HPLC, GC, DAD, FL, single and triple quad mass spectrometers (MS, MS/MS), RI, ELSD, pH-meter, Brookfield viscosimeter

• Experience with the following software: EZChrom, Masshunter, OpenLab, Xcalibur, Chemstation, MS workstation (Varian), MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Extensive quality control experience with GMP and GLP

• Lifelong passion for teaching and passing along knowledge in (sometimes too) great detail

• Natural ability to make connections others cannot see

• Holistic approach to scientific problems

• Darn good at math

• Investigative by nature

• IT experience makes it easy to learn and master new software Experience

Instrumentation Supervisor, Labstat dba Labs-Mart, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 05/2023-present

• In addition to the tasks as a lab analyst, and LIMS business admin, managing ~15 analysts assigned to HPLC, LC-MS/MS-MS, GC, and ICP-MS tests

• Improving the workload and TAT by creating functional test groups and redundancy among the analysts

• Creating a stable client-lab bond by updating and informing customers about current and future improvements

• Functioning as a research scientist, troubleshooting methods, and developing new ones for new matrices

• Finding ways to improve methods, making them more time- and cost-efficient, preparing for growth with higher volumes

Senior Analyst Instrumentation, Labstat dba Labs-Mart, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 07/2021-05/2023

• Optimizing TAT managing a small group of analysts by effectively managing the workload assignment

• Upped client satisfaction by creating a communication bridge between the leads and the account managers

• Maintain, optimize, and further develop the LIMS system implemented in 2021

• Implemented LIMS system in sister location in Kitchener (Labstat)

• Conduct regular training sessions for employees, improving employee retention and ability to perform tasks

• Continuously improve methods, making them more reliable for the diverse matrices Michelle Rathmann

Edmonton, AB 403-***-**** adzyi2@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/michellerathmann

Lab Analyst, Labs-Mart, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 08/2019-07/2021

• Identified problems with current methods and corrected them, revising SOPs in the process

• Learned to perform routine and not-so-routine testing of over 100 analytes in over 80 tests in one year

• Researched and developed new and better methods for extraction and analysis of PAHs in fish oil and plant extracts

• Developed and implemented a new laboratory information and management system as a LabWare Champion

• Conducted USP monograph testing for pharmaceuticals Owner of Tiny Hoomans Dayhome in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 09/2018-06/2019

• Ran dayhome with an emphasis on science for kinders Child development assistant at Safe ‘n’ Sound CDC in Olds, Alberta, Canada 01/2018-06/2018

• Developed and implemented a science curriculum for preschoolers Product development assistant at Olds SoftGels Inc. in Olds, Alberta, Canada 09/2017-12/2017

• Researched a rapid release composition for softgel capsules

• Established a method for making liposomal nutraceutical liquids

• Worked on the development of nutraceutical nanoemulsions by sonication Laboratory analyst at Olds SoftGels Inc. In Olds, Alberta, Canada 07/2017-09/2017

• Analyzed raw material, in-process and finished products Analytical chemist at Intertek Food Services in Linden, Germany 11/2009-01/2017

• Optimized the preparation method for analyzing mycotoxins via LC-MS/MS

• Successfully implemented and modernized the CIPAC-method for analyzing mancozeb by means of wet chemistry and furthermore developed methods for analyzing metalaxyl and folpet with a GC-MS including SOP and study development

• Worked on a HPLC-DAD method for analyzing glyphosate

• Developed a method for the extraction and measurement of warfarine in rodent bait

• Conducted pre-tests and helped develop methods for the analysis of B-vitamins (HPLC-FL)

• Responsible for conducting the practical part of the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship program

Other relevant job experience -11/2009

• Tutored grades 4-13 in English, Math, Chemistry, and Physics in Germany for 5+years

• Worked in several retail positions

• Volunteered as a shelving ninja at the Didsbury and Sylvan Lake libraries Michelle Rathmann

Edmonton, AB 403-***-**** adzyi2@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/michellerathmann

Education/Training

LabWare LIMS Champion 2021

Labs-Mart in Edmonton, Canada

Certified Child Development Assistant 2018

Alberta Child and Youth Services in Edmonton, Canada Certified environmental laboratory technician (degree) 2009 TSB Wetterau (vocational technical school) in Butzbach, Germany Study of biology 2003-2007

Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany

Study of computer science 2002-2003

University of applied sciences, Fulda, Germany

Awards

Employee of The Year 2022 2023

Labstat International, Edmonton, Canada

German Bowling Champion, women’s doubles 2016

Free Bowler’s Association, Germany

Certificate for outstanding achievements (graduation with honours) 2009 TSB Wetterau (vocational technical school) in Butzbach, Germany

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