Gopher Resource
Chris Clark has extensive experience in the field of laboratory management and quality assurance. Chris has worked in various roles at different companies, starting with Aerotek Scientific in 2006 as an Analytical Chemist. During this time, they conducted tests on Metered Dose Inhaler samples and utilized Agilent 1100 series HPLC with TotalChrom software. From 2008 to 2014, Chris worked at Braun Intertec Corporation, where they served as a Lab Analyst, Inorganic Laboratory Supervisor, Organic Laboratory Supervisor, Associate Principal, and Technical Director. In these positions, they led teams, conducted performance reviews, managed inorganic analysis, and utilized ICP-MS technology. In 2014, they joined Pace Analytical as a Laboratory Supervisor before moving on to Gopher Resource in 2015. At Gopher Resource, their roles included Laboratory Manager, Corporate Laboratory Manager, and Director of Labs and Quality. In these positions, they directed laboratory operations, ensured compliance with quality standards and regulations, and developed quality assurance policies and programs.
Chris Clark earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chemistry from St. Olaf College between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, they obtained certifications in Strategic Management - Corporate Strategy from Alison - Free Online Learning in 2021 and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business in 2020.
Gopher Resource
Gopher Resource has been a national environmental solutions provider for 75 years, protecting the earth and preserving natural resources. Our purpose is the safe and efficient recycling of lead batteries throughout North America, using sustainable practices and advanced technology. We sort, process and recycle spent auto, industrial and stationery batteries. Each year, our company keeps over 26 million spent batteries out of landfills. Collectively, we are committed to environmental sustainability, safety, customer excellence, employee opportunity and community stewardship. Gopher Resource is at the forefront of innovation and continuous improvement in our field. Being innovative means being on a continual quest to analyze, improve and evolve. Leadership and excellence throughout operations has always been our focus, and we have made huge investments to achieve this. We’re setting new standards for our industry and ourselves. Gopher resource has recycling facilities in Eagan, MN, and Tampa, FL. The Eagan location also operates The Recycling Zone, a community recycling center for Dakota County, MN.