Rachael Mesibov
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position that will help broaden my knowledge by working in a professional environment and contributing successfully to the organization’s goals. EDUCATION: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics Concentration, December 2016 Sport Psychology Minor
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Summer/Fall 2015
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, R&D co-op o Worked in the General and Plastic Surgery/ Wound Care group to optimize the method used to process acellular dermal allografts. Gained experience in tissue processing techniques, running assays, conducting various mechanical tests, and analyzing data. o Assisted with research on placental tissue, adipose tissue, and sports medicine products.
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, R&D intern Summer 2016 o Created an automated dermal processing system using LabView and electromechanical actuators.
o Designed a mechanical testing fixture for more efficient suture-retention testing of soft tissues using Solid Edge. Arranged fabrication and completed testing of fixture. RELEVANT COURSEWORK:
BME Senior Design Spring 2016
o Designed and fabricated a successful prototype for an atraumatic, self-fixating mesh for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Biomedical Engineering Laboratory Spring 2016
o Member of a four person team that conducted various experiments, in a biology laboratory, using bioreactors.
SKILLS:
Experience in control systems automation.
Experience in 3D mechanical design.
Siemen’s NX, Matlab, Solid Works, Solid Edge, MiniTab, and LabView
Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of the Italian language
LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES:
RPI Women’s Mentoring program
o Mentor
NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Assistant-Engineering Communications Fall 2016 o Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
HONORS and AWARDS:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dean’s Honor List
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dean’s List
Rensselaer Leadership Scholarship
Girl Scouts of America Gold Award
Girl Scouts of America Silver Award
Girl Scouts of America Bronze Award