Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Community Service
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Kyle Rankin

Urbandale,IA

Summary

Experienced laboratory specialist skilled in GMP testing across food, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors. Demonstrates proficiency in analyzing raw materials, in-process and finished products, as well as stability samples while adhering to established methodologies. Strong ability to monitor systems and trends in data, review documentation, and adapt to fast-paced environments. Recognized for high-quality work under pressure and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Water Soluble Lab Technician III

Eurofins
04.2022 - Current
  • Providing accurate sample preparation, evaluation, and recording of approximately 20 unique quantification analyses
  • Completing multiple vitamin extractions and assays, ensuring accurate data management, timely escalation of problem-solving, and error correction under the direction of leadership
  • Troubleshoot testing processes and ensure appropriate error resolutions
  • Aid in training new lab analysts and participate in the review and creation of training materials
  • Operating and troubleshooting HPLCs, UPLCs, and LC-MS/MS systems regularly

Senior Lab Technician III

Heska
04.2016 - 04.2022
  • Experience in development of Biopharmaceutical, Biologics, and new Vaccines
  • Media preparation, compounding, and dispensing of large assemblies
  • Utilized chemical knowledge to promote product stability
  • Setup and prepared equipment to ensure smooth operations

Warehouse Worker

Midwest Wheel Companies
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Constructed a newly leased building into an operable warehouse with others
  • Delivered heavy truck equipment to customers in a timely fashion
  • Loaded and organized products onto commercial vehicles to be delivered

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
12.2015

Associates Arts -

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
05.2013

Public Speaking and Leadership Course -

Dale Carnegie Training
Des Moines, IA
07.2011

Skills

  • Assay development
  • Biological sample processing
  • Chromatography expertise
  • Data interpretation
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Machine maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved recognition for low KPI contributions
  • Collaborated with team of Scientists in the development of In-House Media and newly established assays that later became available for purchase
  • Participated in Keizan for Continuous Improvement

Community Service

  • Homes of Hope, 10/23, Traveled to Tijuana, Mexico along with other volunteers to build a home for a family.
  • Lutheran Church of Hope, 2018-2022, Collaborated with high school students and other young adults in community service projects.

Timeline

Water Soluble Lab Technician III

Eurofins
04.2022 - Current

Senior Lab Technician III

Heska
04.2016 - 04.2022

Warehouse Worker

Midwest Wheel Companies
07.2013 - 04.2016

Associates Arts -

Des Moines Area Community College

Public Speaking and Leadership Course -

Dale Carnegie Training

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Drake University
Kyle Rankin