Maaike Smelt MJ is currently a Klinisch Chemicus in opleiding at Certe since March 2023. Previously, Maaike held multiple positions at Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen from September 2012 to March 2023, including Associate Lector, Hogeschooldocent Toegepast Onderzoek Medische Diagnostiek, and Docent. Maaike also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher and PhD Student at Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen (UMCG) from January 2005 to September 2012. Maaike earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biomedical Sciences from Utrecht University between 1998 and 2003 and completed VWO (High School) at Twickel College from 1992 to 1998.