Tim Steele

Tim Steele is an experienced laboratory professional currently serving as Laboratory Manager in the Department of Physics and Biophysics at the University of San Diego while pursuing an MBA. Steele has a diverse background, having worked as a Physics and Chemistry Laboratory Technician at the University of San Diego, where laboratory experiments were prepared and apparatus troubleshot. Previous roles include Staff Engineer at Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., conducting laboratory tests on construction materials, and Laboratory Inspector II at ASTM International, performing quality assurance audits of testing laboratories. Early career experience includes an internship under Dr. George Plitnik at Appalachia Organ Co., tutoring mathematics at Frostburg State University, and assisting in general maintenance at Shamrock Farms. Steele holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Material Science from Frostburg State University and is expected to complete an MBA from the University of San Diego in May 2025.