Michael Forthofer

ac72d2@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-**** Shelbyville, IN

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mayo Clinic Jun. 2018 – Present

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

Rochester, MN

Performed independent research among orthopedic biomechanics experts to reduce gliding friction of flexor tendons after surgical repair.

Developed apparatus that reduces the need for canine tendon models.

Authored MATLAB code that saves technicians 30-60 minutes per test.

Improved formulation of tendon lubricating therapeutic that has been used for 10+ years. Parker Hannifin Jan. 2017 – Jan. 2018

Research and Development Co-op

Syracuse, IN

Worked directly with resident Principal Scientist in building lab equipment.

Formulated metal-adhering elastomeric compounds for 3D printing applications.

Completed ASTM and ISO standard mechanical and rheological tests. Cameron Memorial Hospital Aug. 2016 – Jan. 2017

Biomedical Engineering Intern

Angola, IN

Organized and filed daily defibrillator compliance paperwork.

Maintained medical equipment including anesthesia machines with biomedical engineer. Handheld Medical Devices May 2016 – Aug. 2016

Research Intern

Angola, IN

Designed quality testing methods for a phone case hemacytometer. Trine University Biomedical Engineering Department May 2016 – Aug. 2016 Lab Assistant

Angola, IN

Performed assays (ELISA, dynamic cell adhesion tests) to create new lab course. EDUCATION

Trine University Anticipated May 2019

BS, Biomedical Engineering Angola, IN

3.95/4.0 GPA

Alpha Chi Honors Society; Order of Omega; Tau Beta Pi

Honorable mention at annual STEM Research and Design Symposium

Biomedical Engineering Society Founder and President

Ski Club President

Delta Chi Fraternity Philanthropy Chair

Junior Varsity Tennis

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Lab Experience: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, ELISA, Electrophoresis, Fluorescent Microscopy, Moving Die Rheometer, Open-ended research, Tensile Tests, Tissue Culture

Software: AutoCAD, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Siemens NX(CAD)

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