Engineer Engineering
Resume:
Joel Hernández-Cintrón
Permanent Address: RR-** Box 3846, Cidra, P.R. 00739 E-Mail: ****.*********.*******@*****.*** Mobile: 787-***-****
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SUMMARY
Creative and versatile Chemical Engineer with excellent technical skills (U.S.A. Citizen). Proven ability to identify and
overcome engineering challenges with persistent and thorough investigation. Broad experience in fields like: bio-processing,
active pharmaceutical ingredients synthesis, fuel cells, electrochemistry, bio-fuels, polymers, and sensors. Experienced in
product development, process optimization, and process validation. Familiar with cGMP, GLP, FDA, and ISO regulated
environments. Excellent written and oral communication. Fluent in English and Spanish. Valued team player with
demonstrated leadership and multitasking ability.
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Associate I (Three Months Temporary Assignment) May 2013 - Present
EMD Millipore, Merck KGaA - Validation and Applications Center, Bedford, MA
Performed testing of Normal Flow Filters (NFF) and familiarized with Tangential Flow
Filters (TFF) used in bio-processing applications for validation purposes during the new
products development stages.
Performed revision of existing test methods (TM’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Created new Standard Operating Procedures for improvements of Good Manufacturing Practices
in the laboratory.
Key player in a collaborative effort for the development of a new training program for future
new hired personnel.
Chemical Engineering Co-op Experience Fall 2009
Merck & Co., Inc., Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
Global Technical Operations Division – Chemical Engineer
Process Improvement and Validation. (Personnel Training on Process Changes, Statistical
Analysis, Creation of Process Validations Protocols and Process Validations Reports).
Performed Heat Transfer Studies in Lean Beef used as a Raw Material and Drug Delivery
System for Pharmacological/Veterinary Applications (Quality Assurance investigation).
Conducted Environmental Investigation during Chemical Plant Decommissioning Process.
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Staff Engineer – Research and Development Oct 2011 - Feb 2013
Giner Inc., Newton, MA
Development of electrochemical sensors and prototype designs for point of care in vitro
healthcare diagnostics (e.g. Nicotine and metabolites in Urine to help improve tobacco cessation
therapies, Lithium in Serum monitor for in-home use by bipolar and manic patients).
Developed Flame Photometry analytical methods for determination of Sulfur Species (H 2S, SO2)
in the Hydrogen product stream from crossover in Hybrid Sulfur Electrolyzers.
Drafted technical proposals for government SBIR grants and contract progress reports.
Biopolymers Synthesis – Research Assistant June 2010 – 2011
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP), Department of Chemical Engineering
Project Title:“Synthesis and Characterization of Hydrophobically Modified Alginate (HMA) for
Drug Delivery Applications”
Performed synthesis and purification (dialysis and lyophilization) of HMA.
Performed drug delivery kinetic studies for alginate drug delivery profiles determination of
alginate in blood stimulant.
Performed rheological testing of HMA (elasticity, viscosity, tensile strain and stress).
Bio-Oil Extraction from Micro-algae Research (Internship) Spring 2008
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (U.P.R.M.); Chemical Engineering Department
Project Title: "Selection of heterotrophic Micro-algae species for bio-oil extraction"
Performed search for native Micro-algae species with heterotrophic metabolic pathways.
Conducted initial steps for microbial cell culturing (micro-algae) in sea water simulated
Joel Hernández-Cintrón
Permanent Address: RR-01 Box 3846, Cidra, P.R. 00739 E-Mail: ****.*********.*******@*****.*** Mobile: 787-***-****
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media.
Summer 2008
Biomass Conversion Research (Internship)
Ames National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy (D.O.E.), Ames, IA
Bio-MaP REU, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University
Project Title:“Effect of Biomass Composition on Products Yield Speciation in Fast Pyrolysis”
Gear Oil Behavior and Development Research (Internship) Summer 2007
Argonne National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy (D.O.E.), Argonne, IL
Project Title: “Effect of Temperature in the friction and wear of steel in commercial gear oils”
Fuel Cells Membranes Research (Internship) Summer 2006
New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.), Troy, NY
Project Title: “The Effects of SiC Nanofillers on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of
Polybenzimidazole (PBI) Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications"
SKILLS
Communication: Fluent in Spanish and English and basic knowledge in Italian, spoken and written
Computer Knowledge: Operative Systems: Windows XP, Vista and 7, Mac OS, Microsoft Office 2003-2010. Proficient in
AutoCAD, Kaleida Graph, PalmSens, Familiar with SAP, Lotus Notes
Related Engineering and Laboratory Knowledge: GC-FPD, GC-MS, Electrochemistry (DPV, CV, EIS), HPLC, UV-Vis
Spectrophotometry, Surface Mapping Microscopy, Bacterial Cell Culturing, Light Microscopy, Tensile Stress and Strain
Testing, Ultrasonic Horn Equipment, Tribometer Equipment, TGA, TLC, NMR, Experienced in structure design, computer
and manual plan development (1,200 hrs in workshop), Familiarity with Instron Material Testing Instruments,
Lyophilization (freeze-drying), Normal Flow Filtration (NFF), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Validations.
EDUCATION
Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) – (Non Degree Program) (May 2010 – August 2011)
College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Department: Chemical Engineering
Courses: Thermodynamics I (Graduate Level), Chemical Reactors Design (Graduate Level), General Genetics
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
College: University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (A.B.E.T. Accredited)
Major: B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Graduation Date: August, 2010
Minors: Industrial Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering GPA: 3.11
Related Courses: Environmental Chemistry General Biology I & II General Microbiology General Biochemistry I Biochemical Engineering
Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering Introduction to Environmental Engineering Fundamentals of Air Pollution Air Pollution Control
Environmental Protection Laws and Regulations in Engineering Radiology Safety and Radioactive Waste Management Probability and Statistics for
Chemical Engineers
AWARDS
2009
Exemplary Neighbor Community’s Special Recognition for Voluntary Work, Cidra, Puerto
Rico
2003
Outstanding Student Award, Major Cup, Cidra, Puerto Rico
2003
First Place in Mathematics in National Vocational Schools Competitions, Puerto Rico
2002
Highest Score on College Board (SAT Equivalent) in School, CB Office, San Juan, Puerto
Rico
ACTIVITIES
Present
Salsa Dancer of the Masacote Salsa Dance Company, Boston, MA
2010 – 2011
Member of the UMass Ballroom Dance Team
Joel Hernández-Cintrón
Permanent Address: RR-01 Box 3846, Cidra, P.R. 00739 E-Mail: ****.*********.*******@*****.*** Mobile: 787-***-****
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President of the Institute of Chemical Engineers of Puerto Rico, Student Chapter (I.I.Q.P.R.) – 2009
2008
2003 – 2010
Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (A.I.Ch.E.) and the I.I.Q.P.R.
National Honor Society (NHS) Vice-president; Cacimar Chapter, Vocational High School of Cidra – 2003
2002
Hobbies: Ballet Dancing, Salsa Dancing, Ballroom Dancing, Playing the Clarinet
Joel Hernández-Cintrón
Permanent Address: 380 Washington St. Apt #2, Brookline, MA 02445 E-Mail: ****.*********.*******@*****.*** Mobile: 787-***-****
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