Biomedical Engineer

Grant Scull

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EDUCATION

Rutgers University School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Graduation: May 2017 GPA: 3.34, Cum Laude, Dean’s List

Relevant Coursework

Transport Phenomena & Drug Delivery Numerical Modeling & Statistics Tissue Engineering I & II

Organic Chemistry & Biomaterials Biomechanics & Statics Systems Physiology Skills

Software: Solidworks CAD, ImageJ, Matlab (GUI), Minitab, Photoshop, MS Office suite Lab Experience: ELISA, PCR, Gene Sequencing, BCA Assay, Western Blot/Electrophoresis, Instron Tensile Testing, Microscopy BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT

Nanoparticles for Ligament Strengthening and Tissue Repair September 2016 – May 2017

• Member of five-student team assisting professor in developing an injectable instantaneous ligament sprain therapy; specific to Major League Baseball pitching injuries.

• Developed optimal collagen gel procedure to ensure binding of Carbon Nanohorns to 96-well plates for experimentation.

• Quantified protein concentration via BCA Assay and performed tensile/fatigue testing to demonstrate therapy efficacy.

• Maintained journal documenting experiment progress, individual member’s executed tasks, and proposed next actions. INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Aspire Bariatrics, King of Prussia, PA Summer 2015 Research & Development Intern

• Designed and fabricated timer controlled clamping fixture to eliminate human error in flow rate test method, fixture resulted in 75% decrease in measurement error.

• Performed quality control inspections of incoming components to verify compliance with drawing specifications.

• Conducted comparative testing of design changes to determine effectiveness of modifications.

• Provided administrative support to team preparing FDA Pre-Market Approval submittal for an implantable medical device to treat obesity.

• Assisted operations, marketing, regulatory, quality assurance, and manufacturing, as needed, in a medical device start-up, providing valuable understanding of the collaborative nature of a small company. Biomedical Engineering Research, Rutgers, New Brunswick, NJ September 2016 – May 2017 Wound Healing in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

• Collected data regarding number and locations of cells near wound site and mouse wound areas at different steps of the healing process, utilizing ImageJ software and images taken from tissue samples.

• Compiled data in Microsoft Excel and use it to determine the number of cells migrating back to, and blood vessels developing in, the wound scar site in control vs. experimental comparison.

• Performed duties both in the lab (BCA assay, hemocytometry) and from home to ensure prompt delivery of information to post-doc for review, discussion, and preparation for scientific papers and journals. OTHER EXPERIENCE

Rutgers University, Office of Information Technology, New Brunswick, NJ September 2015 – May 2017 IT Consultant

• Investigated patron issues through query and technical assessment, and develop strategies for resolution.

• Collaborated with coworkers on complex computing issues to provide optimal customer experience.

• Provided technical support for both Mac and PC, identifying and solving hardware, software, operating system, and other technical issues for patrons with varying computing experience. Long Beach Township Beach Patrol, Long Beach Island, NJ Summers 2012 – 2014, 2016 Lifeguard

• Monitored beach and surf conditions, coordinated directly with various government agencies and officials, and participated in rapid dissemination of information and emergency response protocols to ensure beach and patron safety. ACTIVITIES: Rutgers Club Swimming Vice President, Intramural Soccer, NJ Superior Court Juvenile Conference Committee

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