Tracy Ammann
About Tracy Ammann
Tracy Ammann is a Microbiologist III and Lab Lead at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc, where she has worked since 2019. Based in Tucson, Arizona, she manages a microbiology team, oversees training and development, and leads research on microbial detection systems.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
Tracy Ammann has served as Microbiologist III - Lab Lead at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc since 2019. In this role, she manages the microbiology team, providing training and mentorship to team members. She oversees timecards and schedules, creates and tracks professional development plans, and facilitates the formal review process. Tracy leads ongoing microbial research and development, specifically focusing on the 7000RMS, a rapid microbial detection system designed for microbes in purified water systems.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Ammann holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology from the University of Arizona, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Applied Biosciences from the same institution between 2012 and 2014. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Data Analytics from the University of Arizona in 2021. Tracy also holds a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of North Dakota, which she completed from 2012 to 2013.
Background
Tracy Ammann has extensive experience in microbiology, having worked in various capacities within the field. Before her current role at Mettler-Toledo, she worked at Accelerate Diagnostics as a Microbiologist and later as a Discrepancy Lab Team Lead. Her earlier roles included positions at Carondelet Health Network and The University of Arizona Health Network, where she gained practical experience as a Microbiology Technologist and Medical Lab Technician. She also interned at Sanofi and worked as a Research Associate at Ventana Medical Systems.
Technical Skills and Tools
Tracy Ammann utilizes a range of technical skills and tools in her work. She is proficient in Python, Excel/VBA, and JMP, which she employs to pull, combine, clean, analyze, and visualize data from multiple sources. Her ability to create and present technical reports caters to a diverse audience, including sales and marketing professionals, engineers, and scientists from various disciplines.