Erik Berggren is an aspiring analytical chemist who has accumulated solid experience and knowledge in analytical method development and operating LC-MS instrumentation. Erik graduated from Santa Clara University in 2016 with a BS in Chemistry, and has had years of experience working with professors on multiple types of research projects that range from characterizing selectively binding aptamers for assay purposes to studying the effects of introducing silver nanoparticles to biological systems. Erik began working at Climax Laboratories on May, 2016, and has since become a supportive and productive addition to the high standard of quality that Climax has to offer.