Aaron Henry
About Aaron Henry
Aaron Henry is an ITQ Technologist at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a background in biology and public health.
Current Position at General Mills
Aaron Henry currently serves as an ITQ Technologist at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In this role, he oversees a team of seven analysts on the Sample Handling team. His responsibilities include collaborating with software developers to design, test, and implement new features in Laboratory Information Management Software. Additionally, he partners with customer service, scientists, and product developers to design and implement sample preparation plans. Aaron also authors multiple Work Instructions, One Point Lessons, and Job Safety Analyses for the Sample Handling team.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before becoming an ITQ Technologist, Aaron Henry spent two years working as an ITQ Technician at General Mills, from 2018 to 2020. He continued to be based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, where he operated in a support capacity within the Information Technology and Quality (ITQ) department. His transition to the role of Technologist allowed him to expand on his previous experiences and responsibilities.
Professional Experience in Analytical and Technical Services
From 2016 to 2018, Aaron Henry worked at Pace Analytical as a Lab Analyst I, also located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Prior to that, he served as a Technical Services Inspector at the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area for four months in 2016. His early career includes roles such as Customer Service Assistant at Transport America and Resident Assistant at Saint Mary’s University Office of Residence Life, providing him with diverse experience across different industries and functions.
Educational Background
Aaron Henry holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Infectious Disease and Microbiology with a focus on Pathogenesis, Eradication, and Laboratory Practice from the University of Pittsburgh, obtained in 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. Earlier, he attended The University of Montana to study General Biology in 2010. His extensive education in biological sciences underpins his expertise in laboratory and technical environments.