Jessica Wallace
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a career in the field of Biomedical Engineering utilizing medical device research experience and strong organizational and communication skills.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Track Focus: Biomechanics
Cumulative GPA: 3.630/4.000
Honors: Dean’s List, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016; 2016 New England Scholar Relevant Courses: Biomedical Engineering Design, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering Measurements, Principles of Biology, Human Physiology & Anatomy, Physiological Systems, Mechanics of Materials
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint; Familiar with LabVIEW; MATLAB; Arduino; ImageJ; SOLIDWORKS; OrCAD PSpice Designer; BioAnalysis; National Instruments Vision Assistant 2012 Equipment: Familiar with GEM Premiere 4000, Tinius Olsen Testing Machine (UTM), AMTI Force Platform, Arduino Uno
& Mega, Cholestech LDX Cholesterol Analyzer, ultrasonic transducers, mass spectrometers, general electric equipment
(protoboards, digital multimeter, oscilloscope), 3D printers
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Magellan Diagnostics North Billerica, MA
Research and Development Intern May – August 2016
Benchmarked new pediatric blood-testing machine prototypes and developed with potential improvements
Organized and analyzed collected data using Excel and ImageJ and presented results in weekly company meetings
Worked in-lab with blood samples and prepared specific bilirubin concentrations for testing purposes
Became proficient in specific assembly machinery and design components
Composed new experimental procedures on various design components in attempt to improve output results
Prepared various written reports of laboratory and testing procedures and results for documentation purposes Biomedical Engineering Junior & Senior Design August 2015 – Present
Senior Design: Designed and created a prototype of a wearable navigational device for those with visual impairments o Worked with ultrasonic transducers and Arduino microcontrollers o Utilized SOLIDWORKS software to design and 3-D print various components such as eyeglass frames and parabolic reflectors
o Organized and documented group design notes and progress in a laboratory notebook
Junior Design: Designed and created a rough prototype of a therapeutic glove for those with rheumatoid arthritis o Organized and documented group design notes and progress in a laboratory notebook
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
University of Connecticut Public Interest Research Group Storrs, CT Solar Campaign Intern, Event Coordinator September 2014 – March 2015
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chuck and Augie’s, Waitress, Storrs, CT February 2016 – Present Tortilla Flat, Waitress, Merrimack, NH May 2014 – December 2016 Society of Women Engineers, National Member, Storrs, CT October 2013 – April 2014 American Eagle Outfitters, Sales Associate, Merrimack, NH May 2012 – January 2014 Frank’s Place, Cashier/Food Prep, Merrimack, NH April 2011 – December 2016