Thomas Biernacki
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Objective: To obtain a quality control analyst position in the pharmaceutical industry. EDUCATION:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA, May 2015 Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with High Distinction Minors in Biology and Bioinformatics, Overall GPA: 3.54 Related Course Work: Biochemistry I, Organic Chemistry I-II,General Chemistry I-III (with lab), Advanced Cell Biology, Bioinformatics, Circulatory and Respiratory Physiology Lab, Biomaterials-Tissue Interactions, Biomaterials Lab, Fluid Mechanics, Intro to Computer Science(Python), Applied Statistics I NOTABLE COURSEWORK/PROJECTS:
Organic Chemistry Lab
Gained experience performing a number of organic chemistry experiments including Grignard reaction of a ketone, aldol condensation, and free radical chlorination
Practiced common lab techniques including pH, thin layer chromatography, fractional distillation, column chromatography, gas chromatography, and melting point determination Drug Delivery
Worked with random four person team to research and design layer-by-layer nanoparticle for gene transfection of anti-viral genes to T-cells
Learned about designing, validating, manufacturing, and marketing processes of drug industry Automated Chemical Screening
Worked with four person team to create automated microfluidic system that is used to screen drugs on C.elegans nematodes and record and monitor their response Physiology and Engineering
Worked in random team to perform small surgery on rats and analyze living systems data using LabView, Matlab, and Microsoft Office
Learned of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems from engineering and biological standpoints
Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Worked with partner to dissect and analyze a fetal pig
Performed ELISA, experimented with dialysis bags, and gained experience with microscopy EXPERIENCE:
June 2014-August 2014 Program Staff, YouthConnect Worcester, Worcester, MA
Assisted with planning, implementation, and evaluation of YouthConnect’s activities January 2014-May 2014 Student Teacher, Doherty Memorial High School, Worcester, MA
Responsible for creating and presenting lesson plans and creating assessments for Honors Biology and Honors Physics
Formed student-teacher relationship with over 50 students while still taking courses at WPI January 2013-December 2013 Secretary, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Worcester, MA
Kept records of meetings, attendance, and internal points system September 2013 January 2015 Computer Transport Specialist, Lantech Systems, Boston, MA
Safely disconnected, reconnected, and organized computer systems at Wellington Management ACTIVITIES/HONORS:
2011 2015 Tau Kappa Epsilon Zeta Mu: Served as Interim Historian, Philanthropy Chairman, and Events Chairman while meeting brotherhood obligations and serving the community 2012 Boys and Girls Club of Worcester Volunteer
2013 2015 WPI Dean’s List
2015 WPI Biomedical Engineering Provost’s Award Finalist