Erik Rumbaugh
- Role
- Partner at Aster Bio
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Erik Rumbaugh
With over 22 years at Aster Bio, I contribute to advancing biological wastewater…
Experience
Partner
Jun 2003 — Present
At Aster Bio, we use molecular testing to monitor and troubleshoot biological wastewater treatment. Our proprietary Environmental Genomics suite includes qPCR, metagenomic sequencing (16s rDNA), and other molecular tests customized to biological waste treatment. In addition to molecular testing, Aster Bio also performs system audits with chronic and acute toxicity testing for evaluating new waste streams and investigating opportunities to enhance wastewater treatment. All testing is designed to provide relevant, actionable items to improve wastewater treatment operations. Aster Bio also uses Environmental Genomics data to develop customized microbial and enzyme formulations for reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals and improved effluent quality. The science, called bioaugmentation, works by managing biological populations in waste treatment plants to achieve a more efficient biomass. With molecular testing, we can find which microbes delivery best performance and help manage a system to remain within this ideal population range. My focus is always on delivering value to my customers. At Aster Bio, we invest heavily in our own internal R&D, while also continually looking at the latest innovations and newest technologies entering the market. Our research efforts are driven by conversations with customers and further refined with their continued input. The resulting research focusing on meeting real challenges with the best technology available in a cost-effective manner.
Education
Louisiana State University
MS, Environmental Science
Rice Business
MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
William & Mary
BA, Economics & Classical Studies
Skills
- Project Management
- Water
- Environmental Awareness
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment
- Business Strategy
- Environmental Consulting
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management Systems
- Environmental Policy
- Business Development
- Water Resource Management
- Strategic Planning
- Remediation
- Sustainability
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- New Business Development
- Climate Change
- Waste Management
- Renewable Energy
- Chemistry
- Environmental Compliance
- Hazardous Waste Management
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