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Michael Schulz

Winfield

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Novus International, excelling in method validation and quality control. Proven track record in process improvement, achieving over $150,000 in annual savings. Skilled in analytical techniques such as HPLC and ICP-MS, while fostering team collaboration and engagement to drive operational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Analytical Chemistry, Global R&D

Novus International. Inc.
Chesterfield
09.2005 - 08.2025
  • Led team initiatives to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency. Developed method efficiencies to provide higher throughput.
  • Managed staff schedules and ensured adequate coverage across all responsibilities of the department. Held weekly meetings to prioritize and strategize work based on business importance. New employees were trained to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate project collaboration. Worked with sales, marketing, QA/QC, procurement, and Animal Nutrition departments to meet the needs both for internal initiatives and the requirements to support customers.
  • Oversaw quality control procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards. As the CHO performed job safety assessments and personally trained employees on safety risks associated with their duties.
  • Performed performance reviews to assess employee contributions and development needs. Formal reviews were performed yearly to gauge performance against yearly key accountabilities. In addition, I maintained a constant dialogue to ensure progress and address any priority changes, as well as new responsibilities, to adapt to business changes.
  • Fostered a positive work environment to promote team morale and engagement. Hosted team-building events and recognition lunches for either the entire team or individuals to show appreciation for performance.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues. Tracked turnaround times and relayed to the team. And working together, we reallocated resources to address gaps in performance.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service. Communicated with sales, customers, and customer service to address data and sample progress questions.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance. Provided cross-training and learning opportunities to expand staff knowledge, to ensure coverage when team members were away.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations. Met with the team after organizational changes and answered any questions on how the changes affected the group and their individual roles.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Developed and brought NIR technology into the company for the prediction of trypsin inhibitor levels in soybean meal to support the protease business. Personally visited or provided virtual support to customers to transfer and troubleshoot methods.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests. This was performed through Ultipro software.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards. In addition, I ensured, as CHO, that all waste was properly stored and disposed of, and maintained the USDA import, ensuring compliance with the yearly audit.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Along with the procurement department, I managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services for all instruments and services associated with my group.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards. Monthly cost reports are sent to accounting to track laboratory work performed, to ensure accurate tracking and charges. Maintained own cost center and coded all services in SAP.
  • Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency. Led the initiative to bring assays in-house, leading to annual savings of over $150,000.
  • Led a team of 4 to 7 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
  • Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance. All data produced by my group, and outsourcing partners were personally reviewed and approved.

Analytical Chemist

Novus International
Saint Charles
12.2000 - 09.2024
  • Developed and validated analytical methods for products, feeds, and feed ingredients.
  • Authored method validation reports and SOPs for methods.
  • Utilized a variety of analytical techniques, including HPLC, IC, UV-Vis, and GC, to perform development, validation, and routine analysis.
  • Trained junior staff on proper laboratory practices, protocols, and troubleshooting data and instruments.

Medical Technologist

Quest Diagnostics
Maryland Heights
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Worked as a temporary employee in the toxicology department.
  • Performed laboratory tests on patient samples following established protocols. Analysis included therapeutic drug monitoring, hemoglobin A1C, occult blood testing, and drug testing by GCMS for narcotics.
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Documented test results accurately in laboratory information systems.

Laboratory Technician

Novus International
Saint Charles
02.1999 - 12.2000
  • Worked on the development of an in vitro assay to predict the protein digestibility of common feed ingredients in animal feed.
  • Work led to an assay new to the industry (IDEA), and was published in Poultry Science.

Medical Technician

Smith-Kline Beecham
Maryland Heights
11.1998 - 01.1999
  • Assisted in preparing laboratory samples for analysis and testing in the auto chemistry department. This included preparing samples for common blood testing panels, loading the instrumentation, and starting sequences.
  • Operated and maintained laboratory equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for laboratory testing processes.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of the work area and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry

Quincy University
Quincy, IL
05-1998

Skills

  • Method validation
  • Analytical techniques
  • Quality control
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Data analysis
  • Process improvement
  • ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, IC
  • Method development in difficult matrices

Affiliations

  • Love of the outdoors including fishing, hunting and camping
  • Participant in Billiard Leagues

Timeline

Medical Technologist

Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 12.2020

Manager, Analytical Chemistry, Global R&D

Novus International. Inc.
09.2005 - 08.2025

Analytical Chemist

Novus International
12.2000 - 09.2024

Laboratory Technician

Novus International
02.1999 - 12.2000

Medical Technician

Smith-Kline Beecham
11.1998 - 01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry

Quincy University

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