Mitchel Popko

Mitchel Popko is a QC Analyst at Tolmar since August 2019, specializing in QC testing. Prior experience includes roles as a Crew Leader/Climber at SavATree, where supervision and training of staff, as well as tree care, were key responsibilities. Mitchel served as a Fellow at the South Dakota Public Health Laboratory, preparing and analyzing blood lead samples and creating educational materials. Additional experience includes working as a Patent Engineer Professional at IBM, where responsibilities included reviewing invention disclosures and drafting patent applications, and a Clean Pack Chemist at Clean Harbors, ensuring compliance with hazardous waste regulations. Early roles comprised a Sales Associate at Menards, a Laboratory Assistant at South Dakota State University, an Undergraduate Research Assistant in a large research group, and a Research Intern at Chemring Energetic Devices. Mitchel holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from South Dakota State University.