Quality Control Medical Device

Nicholas Plichta

** **** ****** **** **********, NJ 08822 908-***-**** *******@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Conscientious, dependable team oriented candidate seeks responsible, challenging position

utilizing innovative and technical skills in biotech nology and medical device industry.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University – School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ 09/2010 –Present

Bachelor of Science: Biomedical Engineering: Expected May 2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.41/4.0

School of Engineering Deans List: Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Fall 2013

Senior Design Project: Transhumeral Prosthesis with Dextrous Hand

Coordinating with group to design prosthetic hand, simulated and modeled human movement

Materials selection and fabrication, use of 3 -D printer

EXPERIENCE

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ Winter 2014

Clinical Immersion Program

Shadowed physicians during various surgeries and procedures in the operating room

Familiarity with hospital equipment and instrumentation including da Vinci surgical system

Affiliated MRD (Materials Research Division), Edison, NJ Summer 2013

Intern

Performed Failure Analysis of metallic and polymeric, industrial and medical components

Evaluated strength, wear resistance and compatibility of engineered materials

Conducted microstructural and SEM/EDS studies as part of quality control and root cause analyses

Prepared samples and micro specimens for analysis

Operated analytical testing equipment including Microhardness, Rockwell Hardness and Instron

Marshalls, Flemington, NJ 2009-2013

Sales Associate

Handled cash reconciliation for large retail store

Process new merchandise and assisted customers. Promoted customer satisfaction

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Scholarship Chairman, Rutgers Delta Chi Fraternity

Developed written scholarship program. Enforced study hours and conducted tutoring sessions

Social Chairman, Rutgers Delta Chi Fraternity

Coordinated and held various social events. Headed joint events with other organizations

Public Relations Chairman, Rutgers Delta Chi Fraternity

Improved Delta Chi’s relationship with the University and the City of New Brunswick

MEMBERSHIPS

Delta Chi Fraternity

Gamma Sigma Alpha (Greek Academic Honor Society)

Spanish Honors Society

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Embrace Kids Foundation, Rutgers Dance Marathon 2011 -Present

2011: Assisted dancers with raising money and throughout 32 hour event

2012 and 2013: Raised $350 and participated in 32 hour event for children with cancer

Marketed and Promoted the sale of gift certificates for local church

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills: Operation of SEM/EDS & Laboratory Test Equipment (Instron, Macro & Micro Hardness Tester)

Familiarity: Microsoft Office Suite, Matlab, OpenSim, ASTM and ANSI Standards, ASM Handbook

Interests: Volunteering, Physical Fitness, Running, Tennessee Titans, Fishing, Wildlife Conservation

REFERENCES

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