Khemraj Singh
Jersey City, NJ *7304
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a full-time or contract position in order to leverage my Biomedical
Engineering degree through gainful experimentation, scientific research,
and industrial experience for personal and company benefit.
EDUCATION:
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
M.S., Biomedical Engineering, May 2016 (expected)
Rutgers University, School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S., Biomedical Engineering; Minor in Philosophy, May 2014; Cumulative
GPA: 3.252 Cum Laude
RELEVANT COURSEWORK/SKILLS:
Biomechanics Discrete & Prob. Models in Biology Linear
Algebra w/ MATLAB Solidworks
BIOPAC Genetics Numerical Modeling
Systems Physiology
Cytomechanics General Microbiology Simulink
Thermodynamics
Devices and Systems LabView Six Sigma Yellow Belt
(ongoing) Transport Phenomena
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Chromocell, North Brunswick, NJ
2/2014 - Present
Senior Laboratory Assistant
. Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot Hamilton laboratory robots used
for cell culture and compound distribution.
. Program and validate laboratory methods for active robot utilization
using MLSTAR Pro and MATLAB.
. Maintain mammalian cells and perform experimental set-ups for the
discovery and development of flavors and nutritional ingredients, and
therapeutics via automation.
Orthogen Bone Regeneration Solutions, LLC, Springfield NJ
9/2013 - 5/2014
Laboratory Research Assistant
Undergraduate Project Title: Synthetic Nanotechnology for Bone Regeneration
. Develop a higher quality calcium sulfate based nanomaterial for the
degradation process in bone regeneration in accordance with patient
recovery time from bone related fractures.
. Provide a non-metallic alternative for orthopedic and dental
implantation devoid of any corrosion.
. Simulate short term degradation effects of alternative nanomaterial in
PBS solution to mimic internal body fluid.
Chromocell, North Brunswick, NJ
12/2012 - 2/2014
Help Desk Technician, Level 1
. Provide user desktop support for 300+ employees for two companies
internal and external to a laboratory setting.
. Reduced ticket count work orders by 25% using OTRS and Spiceworks
service management software.
. Conduct interviews for Level 1 Help Desk candidates and provide IT
orientations for new employees.
. Manage server administration, new PC configurations, permission
assignments, account creation/deletions, and presentation setups.
Sustainable City, Trenton, NJ
1/2013 - 5/2013
Engineering Intern
. Analyzed public data from USGS websites, water treatment plant data,
and from the Delaware River and manufacturing facilities.
. Estimated financial feasibility through proposed alternatives for
water based industry production and processing.
. Communicated findings with possible solutions to the Trenton Downtown
Association for review and implementation.
Rutgers Newark - Center for Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience, Newark
NJ 5/2011 - 9/2011
Laboratory Research Assistant
Undergraduate Project Title: Visual Perception of Primates
. Assisted in handling and maintenance of non-human primates.
. Cleaned (using autoclave sterilizer), packaged and stored surgical
instruments.
. Performed optical image recordings of primates under study.
. Improved overall laboratory upkeep and maintenance for optical imaging
recordings, optical chambers, and minor primate surgeries under
sterile conditions.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/AFFILIATIONS:
Harmonium player and vocalist
1999 - Present
Ganesh Shiva Mandir (House of Worship), Jersey City, NJ
2000 - Present
Sangeet Vilas Indian Clas sical School of Music, Corona, NY
5/2012 - Present