AMANDA EDGINGTON
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
abl7in@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position as a chemical engineer in the areas of
biomedical engineering (biomaterials, drug delivery, etc.), biotechnology,
and/or pharmaceuticals.
SUMMARY
Graduated with BS in Chemical Engineering & MS in Biomedical Engineering,
August 2008
Research Internship with Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL
Minor: Biomedical Physics
Graduation Date: August 2008
Masters Grade Point Average: 3.83
Bachelors Grade Point Average: 3.42
COURSEWORK
Seminar in Applied Ethics
Engineering Statistics
Acquisition of Knowledge
Engineering Economy
Spanish I, II w/Lab
Instrument Systems
Project Management
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Biomaterials
Application of Physics to Biology & Medicine I, II
Smart Materials
Basic Medical Histology
Biostatistics II Engineering of Biological
Systems
Principles of Pharmacology
RELAVENT COURSE PROJECTS
USF Honors College Thesis/ Synthesis of Dicalcium Phosphate via Gypsum
Summer 2008
Plant Design Project/ Calcination Plant
Spring 2007
Design of Reactor Plant/ Extraction of Benzene
Fall 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL
Spring 2006 to Fall 2006
Research Intern, Molecular Screening
. Performed Laboratory Duties Including:
. Performed Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR)
. Maintenance of Cell Cultures
. Made Slides
. Ran Gel Electrophoresis
. Online Research of Assigned Topics
. Part of Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
Bonita Springs Utilities, Bonita Spring, FL
Customer Service Department
Summer 2000 & 2001
Engineering Department
Summer 2002
HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
USF Honors College
Fall 2002 to 2008
College of Engineering - Department of Chemical Engineering
Richard Bowman Memorial Scholarship
Fall 2004
College of Engineering Chemical Engineering Scholarship
Fall 2005
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
Fall 2002 to 2007
High School Valedictorian
Spring 2002
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Treasurer, Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honors Society
2006-2007
Vice President, Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
2005-2006
. Organized Women's Forum
. Attended National and Regional Conferences
. Participated in Engineering Expo
Secretary, Society of Women Engineers
2004-2005
Member, Society of Women Engineers
2003 to Present
Member, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society
2005 to Present
. Participated in Service Projects
. Attended Session on People Skills
Member, American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
2004 to Present
. Attended Professional Chapter Regional Meetings
. Participated in Engineering Expo
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
2004 to Present
Key Words:
Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR), Cell Culture, Gel Electrophoresis,
Matlab, ChemCAD, AutoCAD, TK Solver, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint,
Excel, Internet