Chemical Engineering Assistant

Sarah Margaret Bartel

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Georgia Institute of Technology (August 2017)

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Minor in Public Policy. GPA: 3.0/4.0 WORK EXPERIENCE

Helena Laboratories Corporation Beaumont, TX

Pre-Production- Engineering Intern June 2016- September 2016; December 2016-January 2017

• Utilized altered injectable mold pouring technology, such as Plexa slides and varied tubing, and formulated new gel mixtures to improve batch production of diagnostic electrophoresis plates. Adhered to and created new SOPs.

• Validated improvements in raw materials by formulating and running scale-up evaluation project. Managed all laboratory records for experiments and clean-room policy in accordance with cGMP, FDA, and DEA standards. Georgia Tech School of Public Policy Atlanta, GA

Undergraduate Researcher- Transmissions Team April 2015- August 2017

• Performed data analysis on Transmissions Databases using SPSS, Vantage Point, and Excel with findings presented in report and summary form to Transmissions team and faculty at Undergraduate Research Symposium.

• Created and documented lab protocol for publications; trained and certified all new team members in protocols. Undergraduate Researcher- Women in Science and Technology April 2015- Present

• Updated the ADVANCE website and planned monthly ADVANCE collaboration events for faculty.

• Maintained the Mary Frank Fox website using HTML with current projects and team member data. Collaborated with School of Material Science Engineering team on research regarding women in STEM careers. Georgia Tech Alumni Association Atlanta, GA

Alumni Donations- Phonathon Student Assistant September 2014-November 2015

• Called Georgia Tech alumni to ask for donations to the Roll Call program and to continue alumni relations, ultimately raising $24,860 from 386 alumni donors. Assisted in alumni events on and off Tech campus. PROJECTS

Imperial College London Pilot Plant Challenge: Directed operation of carbon dioxide capture plant, using group- prepared SOP and P&ID. Presented results of operation and recommendations in formal report to Imperial College. Pepsi-Co Oil Recycle Design: Worked with a group in ChBE Senior Design Capstone to alter the manufacturing process for kettle-cooked potato chips, made by Pepsi-Co. Focuses included environmental considerations, minimization of cost and equipment footprint, and use of accurate MATLAB and ASPEN process modeling. Drug Crystallization Modelling: Utilized knowledge of process control and coding with Simulink to predict changes in crystallization based on alteration in feed concentration, crystal size, and time allowed for process. Alternatives to Opioids + Regulation: Researched and presented a critique of regulatory process for recently- introduced alternatives for pain treatment, focusing on FDA and DEA standards and current legislative process. Breakdown of Aromatics for Reuse: Designed and optimized a chemical plant expansion focused in the reactions of creating eco-friendly fuel from wood designed in ASPEN. Focuses included economic forecasting and analysis, safety, and unit operation review.

LEADERSHIP & HONORS

Alpha Phi International Women’s Fraternity, Iota Mu Chapter Atlanta, GA Risk Manager October 2015-November 2016

• Maintained safety and international protocols at all Alpha Phi events, created and enforced safety and emergency procedures for the chapter, and served as chapter educator for mental health strategies and counsellor to members. Merchandise Chair (October 2013-October 2014), New Member Education Chair (July 2015 to September 2016) Georgia Tech Student Government Association Atlanta, GA Elections Committee-Chair May 2016-May 2017

• Selected and led a group of ten individuals to run all campus government elections, coordinating with SGA Executive Branch and Undergraduate Judiciary Committee. Recruited and educated students for all elected SGA positions. Wrote and upheld the Elections Code for all Georgia Tech student elections. Director of Elections Administration (August 2015-May 2016), Senior Class Representative (August 2016-May 2017) Dean’s List (Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017) Teaching Assistant- GT1000 (2016)

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