Matthew J. Eckhardt

Matthew J. Eckhardt is an accomplished laboratory manager with extensive experience in various healthcare and research settings. Currently serving as the Laboratory Manager at Affinia Healthcare since November 2025, Matthew previously held the position of IDL Department Testing Supervisor at Creative Testing Solutions, where oversight included managing a high-volume laboratory team and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Additional roles encompassed specimen processing at Labcorp and coordination of clinical trials at Washington University in St. Louis. Matthew's academic credentials include multiple master's degrees in Molecular and Structural Biology and Molecular Biology from Purdue University, along with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Indiana Wesleyan University. Matthew's diverse skill set is complemented by a solid foundation in teaching and research across different scientific disciplines.