Chemical Engineer

Kiersten L. Campbell

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Education

Northeastern University, College of Engineering, Boston, MA May 2018 Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Minor in Media Production Honors: University Honors Program, Dean’s List, Dean’s Scholarship, Siena Engineering Scholar, Beaton Engineering Scholar GPA: 3.65

Activities: NU Women’s Leadership Network (Founder and VP of Outreach), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), NUTV Sports and Entertainment (Talent/Writing Executive Producer for NUTV Sports) Work Experience

Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Process Chemistry Department July 2017 Dec 2017 Chemical Engineering Co-op

• Performed experiments for a number of API-forming process steps to further understand kinetics and characterize reactions to reach full conversion and maximize purity by varying different parameters

• Utilized Empower software for HPLC analysis and created a kinetic model in Dynochem to define reaction constraints and predict new reaction scenarios

• Supported the design/implementation of a trickle-bed reactor with the goal of performing a hydrogenation reaction in flow

• Tested and developed particle size dispersion methods using a Malvern Mastersizer to predict materials’ risk for attrition

• Executed DSC screening for materials to determine safe storage conditions and shelf life Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc. July 2016 – Dec 2016

Associate Scientist Co-op

• Performed overall characterization of static and dynamic micromixers used in continuous flow chemistry applications

• Applied chemical engineering principles to study characteristic mixing time and heat transfer within micromixers, utilizing Microsoft Excel and J-KEM software for data analysis

• Designed experiments with different configurations of the Fourth Bourne reaction and performed chemical analysis using gas chromatography

• Named as an author on a publication summarizing the experiments and respective analysis and presented work to colleagues to become an integral part of the start-up team

Sanofi Genzyme, Network Manufacturing, Science, and Technology Department July 2015 – Dec 2015 Undergraduate Co-op

• Supported scale-up tech transfer for drug production and characterized the mass transfer behavior of the process

• Designed and executed experiments in a lab setting working primarily with a small-scale bioreactor and sparging system

• Authored technical report summarizing the project and presented work across multiple groups domestically and internationally

• Gained skills in Excel goal-seek analysis for mass transfer equations and DeltaV user interface for process control The Gilbert Laboratory, Northeastern University Jan 2014 – May 2015 Laboratory Research Assistant in Biochemistry

• Supported research project with broad focus on the interface between biological energy and photochemical systems

• Designed preliminary device to generate and measure oxygen through photocatalysis

• Consulted companies to discuss equipment specifications and pricing Northeastern University Athletics Department Sept 2013 – Present Sideline Reporter and Video Production Assistant

• Sideline reporter for men’s and women’s ice hockey and member of crew for live productions of Northeastern athletic events for GoNUxStream

Skills

Programming Experience: C++, MATLAB

Modeling Software: Aspen Plus, Dynochem

Design Experience: AutoCAD and SolidWorks; Video Editing Experience: Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer

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