Gordon (Joel) Meyer
About Gordon (Joel) Meyer
Gordon (Joel) Meyer is a Senior Field Applications Engineer at Group14 Technologies, where he manages customer relationships and testing quality. He has a strong background in chemistry, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona and an MBA from UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia.
Work at Group14 Technologies
Gordon Meyer serves as a Senior Field Applications Engineer at Group14 Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages customer relationships and ensures testing quality. His focus includes both agricultural and finished product testing, where he applies his expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Additionally, he acts as a program manager, developing new opportunities in various testing methods, which contributes to the company's growth and innovation in the field.
Education and Expertise
Gordon Meyer holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry with a specialization in Organic Chemistry from the University of Arizona, which he completed from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Chemistry from Butler University, studying there from 2004 to 2008. Furthering his education, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia in 2021. His academic background supports his expertise in functionalized magnetic nanoparticle preparation for PCR-based testing applications.
Background
Gordon Meyer has a diverse professional background in the field of chemistry and testing. He began his career as an Undergraduate Researcher at Butler University, focusing on Synthetic Organometallic and Inorganic Chemistry from 2006 to 2008. He then worked as a Researcher and Graduate Student at the University of Arizona from 2009 to 2014. Following this, he held positions as Chemistry Research Manager at General Plastics Mfg. Co. and as Research and Testing Manager at IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group. His experience spans various roles that emphasize research, testing, and quality management.
Achievements
During his tenure at IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, Gordon Meyer developed and launched a vineyard and wine testing lab, which is ISO17025 certified for analytical and biological testing. This initiative showcases his ability to integrate scientific knowledge with practical applications in the testing environment. Additionally, he leads continuous improvement efforts aimed at business development within the testing lab, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing operational processes and customer service.