Chad Erickson
Huntsville
Summary
Dynamic Technician with a proven track record across healthcare services excelling in diagnostic testing while enhancing patient safety and results through effective troubleshooting. Recognized for optimizing workflows and training peers, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering high-quality results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Crothall Healthcare Services
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on biomedical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning medical devices, enhancing patient safety and equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to identify equipment needs and coordinate timely service interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
Research Technician
Kelly Services
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Programmed Hamilton Nimbus liquid handlers to meet assay specifications for Immunological and biodiversity murine studies
- Designed quality control experiments to ensure microfluidic parameters were meeting stakeholder standards
- Optimized existing methods and submethods to increase throughput and walkaway time, ensuring high quality results were produced
Automation Engineer II
Baylor Genetics
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with clinical lab cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities in workflows leading to the development of whole saliva extraction, PCR, and sequencing.
- Developed an API for Tecan Evo liquidhandler to crosscheck loaded sample plates against assay type, reducing the chance of user error.
- Designed new automation methods and submethods as well as duplication of existing scrips in service to PCR and Next Generation Sequencing.
- Developed automation scripts to streamline laboratory workflows and reduce manual intervention, ensuring CLIA/CAP and FDA regulations were met.
Field Automation Engineer
Tecan Group
03.2022 - 03.2023
- BMET I and BMET II (Biomedical Engineering Technician) trained across Tecan Evo and Tecan Fluent platforms
- Conducted regular maintenance on automated equipment, optimizing functionality and minimizing downtime.
- Repaired liquid handlers for clinical, crime, and academic laboratories with a focus on molecular assay pathways
- Installed Tecan Evo liquid handlers ensuring company and stakeholder satisfactions were met
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Fulgent Therapeutics
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted high complexity tests on biological specimens ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety protocols and CLIA/CAP specifications.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to support efficient DNA and RNA extraction, wash / purification, PCR, and NGS processes.
- Analyzed test results and communicated findings to healthcare professionals for informed decision-making.
- Trained fellow technicians on new procedures in both wet lab and dry lab settings to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy.
US Army Medic
Army
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in diverse environments.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient needs and treatment plans in clinical or austere environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient transfers and referrals.
- Trained non-medical service members in combat lifesaver courses leading to over 90% first time goes during exam time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2020
Minor - Biochemistry
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2020
Minor - Chemistry
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2019
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Genetic material PCR processing
- Quantitative reasoning in biology
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Active listener
- Strong Collaborator
Timeline
Biomedical Equipment Technician
Crothall Healthcare Services
02.2025 - 07.2025
Research Technician
Kelly Services
03.2024 - 09.2024
Automation Engineer II
Baylor Genetics
06.2023 - 11.2023
Field Automation Engineer
Tecan Group
03.2022 - 03.2023
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Fulgent Therapeutics
12.2020 - 03.2022
US Army Medic
Army
03.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
New Mexico State University
Minor - Biochemistry
New Mexico State University
Minor - Chemistry
New Mexico State University
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