Assistant Engineering
Resume:
Tim Eggleston
Burlington, IA *****
319-***-**** • *********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-eggelston-61a82b29/
Qualifications Profile
Highly accomplished and results-driven Biomedical Engineer with extensive expertise leading and coordinating multiple engineering projects for prominent laboratories.
Repeated success fulfilling complex research and development functions, gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data, producing detailed reports, initiating tests and experiments, ordering, receiving, and maintaining equipment and inventory, and complying with procedures.
Proven track-record directing multifarious laboratory operations including overseeing micro-CT facility, strengthening operational efficiency, amplifying safety, and engaging with, training, mentoring, and motivating multi-disciplinary team to exceed expectations and produce remarkable results.
Innovative, personable leader and team player displaying unique management talent, scientific and engineering creativity, technical savvy, in-depth analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving ability, and outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with meticulous work ethic.
Adept at multi-tasking and transitioning from one critical task to the next remaining flexible and responsive to frequently changing priorities while cultivating solid relations with colleagues, scientists, engineers, and third parties, and exploring opportunities that contribute to the success of the laboratory.
Professional Experience
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL - HASKELL LAB, Iowa City, IA
Research Assistant, 2017 – Present
Direct and orchestrate multi-faceted research and analysis functions in support of the research agenda, accurately record observations and measurements, and produce comprehensive reports detailing results. Collaborate with internal and external scientists, and author and review publications.
Evaluated the effect of SSRI anti-depressants on prenatal cardiac development and established that SSRI use in pregnancy results reduced ventricular and outflow tract development by conducting extensive studies on embryonic cardiac development, initiating both pharmacologic and genetic approaches, and performing complex tests and experiments.
Strove for optimal functionality across laboratory by efficiently preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments, and operating equipment correctly.
HYBRIDOMA BANK, Iowa City, IA
Research Associate, 2012 – 2012
Drove complex developmental studies, fulfilled research activities, gathered and readied specimens for analysis, initiated laboratory tests, tracked data, and precisely documented results.
Maximized production of specialized antibodies by maintaining stocks of antibodies for resale, using tissue culture techniques, and performing weekly ELISAs to quantify antibody production.
HOFFMAN LAB, Iowa City, IA
Research Assistant, 2009 – 2011
Provided operational oversight of micro-CT facility, drove extensive research processes, and carried out complex experiments as requested. Played an instrumental role assisting with the mouse atlas project and imaging mice lungs for the mouse pulmonary atlas.
Strengthened inventory levels by administering and controlling micro-CT and mouse inventory.
Realized significant cost saving of $30K by utilizing long-term calibration study and carefully assessing results, which led to the discovery of problem with the micro-CT.
HORNE LAB, Iowa City, IA
Research Assistant, 2007 – 2008
Conducted extensive research to determine cell cycle arrest in cancer cells, and effectively managed and maintained cell lines.
Equipped workforce with a thorough understanding of protocols and techniques by facilitating training, and guiding, mentoring, and inspiring personnel as needed.
Optimized laboratory operations and amplified efficiency by monitoring processes, overseeing and maintaining equipment, arranging equipment repairs and services, implementing improvements, ensuring equipment appropriately operated, and swiftly addressing and resolving issues.
Additional Experience
Research Assistant • Rebagliati Lab, Iowa City, IA
Account Manager • McKesson General Medical Richmond, VA
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with emphasis on Biomedical / Medical Engineering GPA 3.2
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Iowa City, IA
Bachelor of Business Administration with emphasis on Economics and Marketing GPA 2.9
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – Iowa City, IA
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe Photoshop •Illustrator • C • C++ • Matlab • Python
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