Richard Howard Middlebrook
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Analytical scientist specializing in HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS instrumentation. Develops, validates, and documents analytical methods and procedures to improve testing performance and reliability. Resolves analytical issues through R&D to deliver accurate, repeatable results. Supports technical sales and customer relations with data-driven troubleshooting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Scientist
Therapeutic Health Choice
Bay City, MI
04.2022 - Current
- Supported development and validation of methods for cannabinoids, pesticides, terpenes, residual solvents, and heavy metals in line with regulatory and ISO 17025 requirements.
- Served as primary investigator for method improvements and R&D activities.
- Drafted and implemented SOPs and lab quality procedures to improve compliance and operational consistency.
- Trained laboratory staff on analytical techniques and best practices.
- Maintained and installed analytical instrumentation to support reliable testing data.
- Managed customer relationships and technical communication to address needs and support project objectives.
Laboratory Manager/Scientist
1st Choice Labs
Rivendale, MI
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented testing methods and SOPs from scratch.
- Helped direct full laboratory buildout and equipment purchasing.
- Created staff training programs to support daily operations and team performance.
- Supported method development for analytical chemistry testing across multiple instruments.
Laboratory Manager
ACT Laboratories
Lansing, MI
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed and validated methods aligned with regulatory requirements and ISO 17025 standards.
- Supported operation of HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and microbial analysis to maintain accuracy and reliability.
- Performed cannabis safety compliance testing to support regulatory adherence.
- Assisted with research and development projects to support product improvements and employee training.
- Supported laboratory setup and provided client consultations to help start projects smoothly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology, Neurobiology and Animal Behavior
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Method validation and chemical analysis
- Chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Environmental monitoring
- Experimental design
- Project management
- SOP development and compliance
- Quality control
- Instrument maintenance and calibration
- ISO compliance
- Data analytics
- Staff training
- Technical communication
- Customer success and support
Certification
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Cannabis Testing Laboratories A2LA WorkPlace Training (AWPT)
Timeline
Lead Scientist
Therapeutic Health Choice
04.2022 - Current
Laboratory Manager/Scientist
1st Choice Labs
10.2020 - 04.2022
Laboratory Manager
ACT Laboratories
06.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Biology, Neurobiology and Animal Behavior
Michigan State University