Meet Andrew Grove, the lead chemist at MATHESON’s Palm, PA facility. Andrew is a Pennsylvania native and received a bachelor’s in physics from Messiah University. He joined the Palm team two and a half years ago as a laboratory technician and has since been promoted to lead chemist.
In his role, Andrew oversees laboratory operations, which include operating purification systems and completing quality control analyses. He also trains employees, troubleshoots system issues, and contributes to procedural document revisions.
One of Andrew’s proudest accomplishments at MATHESON occurred during challenging times, when he stepped up as lead chemist, ensuring continued product quality despite a reduced workforce. He values MATHESON’s team-oriented culture and the flexibility to pursue research and development projects to further improve the lab.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys activities like photography, watching “The Office” and “Friends”, reading, singing, and playing the piano. He is also actively involved in youth outreach at his local church.
Andrew emphasizes the importance of exploring and learning the instruments and system components you are working with while looking for new and different ways of doing things. His commitment to excellence and continuous improvement exemplifies MATHESON’s principles, making him a valuable asset to the company.
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