Entry level biomedical engineer

Olivia Parker

** ********** ******; Fairport, NY 14450; 585-***-****; ********@**********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

May 2018 biomedical engineering graduate seeking an entry level engineer position. Expertise includes wet laboratory practices, sterile cell and bacteria culture techniques, Creo, and Matlab. Possess excellent analytical, time management, verbal communication, and written communication skills. Experiences in the development of a low-cost Body-on-a-Chip system and Arduino-based medical device production.

EDUCATION

Binghamton University, State University of New York, Watson School of Engineering Expected: May 2018 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Dean’s List: Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017 TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COURSES

Software: Creo, R, MATLAB, MS Office

Hardware: Oscilloscope, LabChart7

EXPERIENCE

BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Binghamton, NY

Project Leader Capstone Design Project: Body-on-a-Chip Sept 2017 – Present

• Designed a Body-on-a-Chip device used to test toxicity levels in a simple manner

• Developed and tested device using ANSYS and cell viability procedures

• A limited budget of $400 was allotted over the course of the two semesters

• Facilitate meetings, delegate tasks, and ensure completion of the team’s mission Undergraduate Researcher Jan 2016 – Present

• Practice research techniques such as routine cell culture, microbial culture, sterile techniques, and fluorescent microscopy

• Conduct experiments investigating the effects of bacterial exposure on brush border enzyme activity in an in vitro intestinal epithelium model

• Develop and analyze experiments and data to further research; present progress at the laboratory meetings

• Presented a research poster at BMES National Conference in October 2017 and was selected for participation based on the submission of a written abstract

• Received the Undergraduate Travel Award from Binghamton University based on a written abstract submission ALFRED UNIVERSITY BIOMATERIALS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Alfred, NY

Undergraduate Researcher Aug 2013 – May 2015

• Developed drug delivery method for antibiotics by producing bacterial resistant disks

• Mastered laboratory techniques and procedures in a materials science laboratory LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY Binghamton, NY

Vice President Jan 2016 – Present

• Assist the president in leading the student organization which included contacting the E-board, members, and faculty for events, recording minutes, and publishing weekly newsletters

• Lead the mentorship program within the biomedical department which connects more experienced students with the lowerclassmen undergraduate students to promote collaboration and a sense of community UNDERGRADUATE COURSE ASSISTANT Binghamton, NY

Biomedical Instruments Laboratory Teaching Assistant Sep 2017-Dec 2017

• Instruct a laboratory of 20 junior biomedical engineers

• Advise students on building an Arduino-based biomedical device by developing circuit diagrams, debugging their written code, and proposing testing methodology

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant Aug 2014- Dec 2014

• Instruct tutoring sessions for 60 freshman general chemistry students outside of the classroom lectures

• Provide guidance in the laboratory by teaching proper laboratory skills and safety WORK EXPERIENCE

FAIRPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY

College & High School Page June 2009 – Jan 2017

• Trained new high school pages on the proper way to shelve library materials, work the circulation desk, as well as assist the patrons

• Awarded the Senior Page Award in June 2013 which recognizes a senior nominated by the majority of the staff

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