DAVID P. WARD

acxle8@r.postjobfree.com 206-***-**** Seattle, WA

Passionate bioengineer striving to improve medical device technology

Experience

Washington State University, Department of Veterinary Medicine 2012 – 2015

Research Assistant

Developed & ran independent trials using proper testing procedures with self-directed problem solving

Research with rodents explored physiology and psychology:

Role of hyperbaric oxygen in antinociception, via acetic acid writhing test

Unconditioned anxiety response, via Light-Dark Box

Improved efficiency by modifying technical equipment & laboratory procedures

Consistently followed proper safety measures & policies in the lab

Conducted data entry & trend analysis of data

Organized & presented findings to peers

University of Washington, Department of Bioengineering Summer 2013

Research Intern

Research explored effects of Artemisinin on breast cancer cells in vitro

Analyzed DNA apoptosis via TUNEL Assay

Compiled lab reports to document & summarize findings

Read pertinent reference articles & identified valuable information

Operation, calibration, & trouble-shooting of lab equipment

Maintained lab cleanliness

Other

Biomedical Engineering Club - Treasurer 2013 – 2016

Organized WSU chapter involvement for BMES Annual Conference (Seattle 2013)

Robotics Club - Electrical Engineering Team 2014 – 2016

Senior Design Project Orthopedic medical device 2015 – 2016

Hands on experience in new project development of medical device, following standard operating procedures

Knowledge of NPI processes, design controls, manufacturing guidelines, & lean manufacturing principles

Tasked with:

oSetting engineering milestones & implementing project tasks

oAdhering to medical device compliances & industry standards

oCoordinating interaction between technology & business team

oPreparing engineering drawings related to the product

oTesting the operation of medical device & performing maintenance

oEstablishing qualitative & quantitative usability criteria

Created business plan & marketing strategy, working with industry professionals

Skilled in communicating effectively, with strong organizational & management skills

Education

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Pullman, WA 2016

Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering

Minors: Material Science & Engineering Mathematics

Technical Skills

Proficiency

Experience

Engineering

3-D Printing Instrumentation

ISO (ISO: 13485) regulations

Circuit board design Soldering Machining

Science

Pipetting Microscopy (Optical) Titration

Chemical synthesis Enzyme Kinetics

Staining Cell culturing DNA Extraction

Protein structure prediction Gel Electrophoresis

PCR Western Blot Southern Blot Dissection

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)

Small-batch polymer manufacturing

Technical

MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint SolidWorks

Google-Sketchup MATLAB/Simulink

WaveForms OS Windows & Macintosh

Programming in C, Java, Arduino

Adobe Photoshop Gage R&R

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