Medical Device Development

Brandon Sturgis

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Hayward, CA

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Objective: obtaining a position at a medical device company that involves

the development and commercialization of biomaterials

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Polymer and Color Chemistry, North Carolina State

University, Raleigh NC (2008)

Minor, microbiology

Coursework: polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry,

materials science and engineering, biopharmaceutical science, biochemistry,

microbiology, human anatomy and physiology

Computer competencies: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Mini tab,

Softmax, Empower, Visual Basic programming language

Core Skills:

. Synthesis of silicone/fluoropolymer based elastomers, biomaterials

. Hydrogel fabrication, cross-linking mechanisms

. Polymer processing: coating/surface interactions, thermal/photo curing

systems

. Physico-Chemical analysis: FTIR, HPLC, SEM, XPS, DSC, Mass spec, Instron

mechanical analysis, particle sizing

. Biological analysis: colorimetry, SDS page, ELISA assays

. Preclinical and cGMP standard lab practices, cleanroom experience

. Preparing SOP's/ Technical report writing and presentation, maintaining

lab notebooks, validation IQ/OQ/PQ

. Cross-Disciplinary Interaction with R&D, Process Development, and

manufacturing

Experience:

Associate Scientist, Liquidia Technologies, Research Triangle Park, NC (Jan

2009-Jan 2011)

-Supported the development of novel engineered particle therapeutics

-Synthesize silicone based elastomers with thermally activated platinum

catalyst

-Formulated bioresorbable polymers/excipients (PLGA, PEG, silicone) for

controlled release applications

-Developed and tested clinical/pre-clinical formulations for parenteral,

inhaled, and topical drug delivery

-Developed and validated qualitative/quantitative analytical methods (HPLC,

FTIR) to determine the composition and degradation of raw materials,

process components, and final products

-Identified and monitored process residuals (cyclic trimer, photo-

initiator) with HPLC and UV/Vis Mass spec

-Analyzed release kinetics of proteins, oligos, and small molecule

formulations from a variety of biodegradable polymer, hydrogel, and

elastomeric matrices

-In vitro testing of nanoparticle drug formulations for biological response

(protein binding, gene expression, cytotoxicity) using ELISA/colormetric

assays

-Experience with details of the in vivo Histopathology (mice, rabbit, pig,

human) to measure efficacy and biodistribution/pharmacokinetics of polymer-

drug formulations

-Studied surface chemistry of biomaterials using analytical techniques such

as DSC, SEM, optical microscopy, and XPS

-Develop physical testing methods using Instron mechanical analysis

(tensile strength, modulus, peel test)

-Worked cross-functionally with manufacturing/process development regarding

material selection, qualification, and transfer to cGMP manufacturing

processes

-Conducted literature and patent searches directed toward discovery and

development of new technologies

-Communicated with external R&D partners and collaborators to define

project timelines and objectives

IT technician, ComTech, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC (

July2008- Dec 2008)

-Process service orders for installation of fiber optic data management

hardware

-Perform server/data switch hardware upgrades

-Aid with implementation of campus wide data port monitoring system

Research Assistant, Dr. Xiangwu Zhang, North Carolina State University,

Raleigh NC (July2007- May2008)

Project: "Preparation of Metal Oxide Filled Carbon Nanofibers"

-Development and optimization of nanofiber electrospinning processes

-Characterization of nanofibers with FTIR, TGA, SEM

Professional Associations:

-American Chemical Society

-International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers

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