Teaching Assistant

Ryan Betz

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Objective Dedicated individual with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills looking for a position of R&D engineer.

Education University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Minor: Material Science and Engineering

GPA: 3.88/4.00, Dean’s list (5 semesters), New England Scholar Award Projects Senior Project: Polymer Coating Process for Cortical and Trabecular Bone

• Developed a device to allow researchers to place an even polymer coating on the different size scaffolds in order to perform in vivo analysis of the allograft and the coating applied. This coating can be loaded with growth factors to allow for better integration between tissue and the allograft

• Assured the device met client’s requirements through communication and documentation of the progress

• Facilitated communication within the group to ensure that the project met deadlines and objectives Work Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Harvard Teaching Hospital), Boston, MA Experience Research Assistant, June 2017- August 2017

• Analyzed patients’ samples to examine levels of various growth factors or cytokines through immunoassay testing (ELISA)

• Communicated with the investigator to examine the data collected using ELISA tests for further examination

• Created a model to examine the shear stress of blood on arterial walls of rats to examine how shear stress affects preeclampsia

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Teaching Assistant (Statics, LabVIEW, Biomechanics Lab), August 2016-May 2018

• Facilitated office hours for the students to answer questions and assist with problems

• Evaluated homework and lab reports and subsequently documented grades in a timely manner

• Oversaw lab activity and helped students to work through challenges of understanding the concepts Town of Hancock, Hancock, NH

Lifeguard, June 2014-August 2016

• Ensured the safety of patrons utilizing problem solving and communication skills

• Treated injuries by assessing the situation and using verbal communication skills to help diagnose the issue

Activities Biomedical Engineering Society, Member 2014-Present Alpha Lambda Delta (Honor Fraternity), Member 2014-Present Lions Club, Member 2015-2016

Skills Laboratory: ELISA, Tinius Olsen Testing Machine, Hydroxyapatite Synthesis, Polymer Synthesis, Drug Delivery Synthesis

Software: LabVIEW, Ansys, National Instrument Vision Assistant, Working Model 2D, Any Body, Weibull Analysis Software, SolidWorks, Minitab

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