Biomedical Engineer

Objective

To work as a research scientist using exceptional abilities and experience to perform research using scientific apparatus and analyze collected data

Education

The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham

B.S. Biomedical Engineering

GPA: 3.75

Professional Experience

Research Assistant at Dynamic Biosciences – 9 months

As an intern, followed SOP and created a buffer solution, assisted in size-exclusion chromatography for protein separations, and performed an spectroscopic assay to measure purity of proteins

Created graphs of the data in Graphical Analysis software and Microsoft Excel

Performed analytical testing procedures for breweries such as bacterial and yeast detection & identification, followed by DNA isolation, PCR, and collected and reported results to customers

Revised research protocol in Microsoft Word by changing or adding steps in the procedure

Researched for descriptions and prices of used laboratory equipment; listed them on company’s eBay seller account; packaged for shipment; maintained an Excel spreadsheet of the listings; and managed customer feedbacks

Biomedical Engineering Honors Proposal – 5 months

Independent research and proposal of structural and functional changes of cultured adult rat heart cells

Made laminin solution for cell attachment; performed immunostaining on the cells with antibodies; captured images using fluorescence microscope; and reported results to research mentor

Academic Experience

Capstone Senior Design

Developed a medical prototype, while considering legal, regulatory, and marketing requirements

Performed patent research; cleared design constraints; established a business model and CAD SolidWorks design; and developed a light and sound-enhanced para-percussion assembly to promote physical activity and entertainment for wheelchair users

Living Systems Analysis

Cultured rat brain endothelial cells, performed microscopic imaging in timed intervals, processed images using ImageJ, and analyzed cell growth and proliferation using statistical functions in Excel

Biomaterials

Managed a group and proposed an innovative drug delivery method for chronic eye disease

Conducted preliminary literature review, developed methods, and proposed a “Thermo and pH Responsive Hydrogel”

Composite Boat Competition

Group engineered a model-sized boat with provided materials and competed with other groups’ designs

Presented to a group of faculty and students and achieved 2nd place

Community Service

Into the Streets (March 2013) – ensured cleanliness in a retirement community housing complex

Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity (April 2014) – nonprofit organization that builds affordable, quality houses

American Heart Association (April 2014) – organized a basketball tournament (Bamafest) for our fraternity’s philanthropy and raised $2000 to donate to the AHA

Beta Chi Theta’s Philippines Disaster Relief (November 2013) – fund-raised money and clothing for the disaster’s victims, got awarded for most outstanding philanthropy at UAB and published in the UAB newspaper

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