Medical Device High School

Lute Yang

Address: *** ******* *******, #***, *********, CA 94085

Email: ************@*****.***

Phone: 224-***-****

Objective: Entry-level position in the medical device industry with special interest in instrumentation, design,

and system verification

Education

Northwestern University June 2013

Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering

Concentration: Signals and Images

Relevant Coursework: Pathophysiology of Heart Disease, Engineering Design and Communication, Medical

Imaging, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Human Physiology, Biomedical Systems Analysis,

Thermodynamics, Materials Science, Biomechanics, Biostatistics, Medical Devices and Global Health

Proficient in: MATLAB, Minitab Statistical Software, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, AutoCAD

(Siemens NX 8.0), Microsoft OS, Mac OS, FMEA, FEA, SalesForce

Work Experience

Undergraduate Researcher, High Throughput Analysis Laboratory, February 2011 June 2013

• Conducted PCR experiments analyzing the three-dimensional structures of proteins for the Center for

Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases

• Performed assays searching for the biological targets of Parkinson’s disease

• Provided technical guidance to outside researchers on use of liquid-handling and plate detection equipment

• Managed 8 high school students during their summer internship in the lab

Analyst Intern, Blackmore Partners, June 2012 August 2012

• Completed search of private equity firms and managed the SalesForce (CRM) database

• Produced deal teasers for target companies before pitching the deals to private equity firms

• Research Assistant, Project on Children’s Thinking September 2009

January 2011

• Performed data analysis and coding on spatial recognition studies

• Recruited over 100 new participants for studies and updated participant databases

Project Experience

Client: Dr. Federica Boschetti, Chicago, IL September 2012 June 2013

• Developed an abdominal palpation simulator that provides users feedback based on force and location

• Conducted feasibility studies on multiple prototypes

• Performed product verification tests on platinum-cured silicones and piezoresistive sensors

• Created technical documents, quarterly reports, and presentations for client

Client: Jules Crystal, Chicago, IL March 2011 June 2011

• Designed underwater MP3 player that met client’s needs in ease of use, adjustability, and audio quality

• Communicated results to clients through discussions, presentations, and write-ups of results and insights

• Client: Ryan Coats, Chicago, IL January 2011 March 2011

• Designed lotion applicator for people with limited upper body movement

• Delivered final presentation to client and Deans of Undergraduate Engineering

• Awarded EDC Best Communication Award

Activities

Violinist, Mather Pavilion August 2012 – June 2013

• Coordinated weekly volunteer concerts at assisted living home for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia

Treasurer, Lindgren Hall September 2010 – June 2011

• Elected by dormitory residents to manage expense account of over $3000

• Planned weekly socials to facilitate interaction between residents

Mentor, Asian American Students Association September 2010–June 2011

• Arranged monthly meetings with 2 freshmen to advise them on general college issues

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