Chemical Engineering, Quality Engineer, Research Associate

Lily Zhong

203-***-**** (C) ****.*********@*****.*** Boston, MA

EDUCATION

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Master of Science in Engineering Management May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering May 2019

Relevant coursework: Kinetics, Process Control, Thermodynamics I-II, Transport Processes I-II, Conservation Principles, Chemistry I-II, Organic Chemistry I-II, Biology, Genetics, Calculus I-III, Differential Equations, Engineering Design, Programming, Financial Management, Project Management, Deterministic Operations Research, Enterprise Growth & Innovation, Business Model Design & Innovation

Activities: Omega Chi Epsilon Honor Society, Society of Women Engineers, Cruelty Free, AIChE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Leidos, Tewksbury, MA October 2020 – Present

Research Scientist

Builds narcotic and explosive libraries for Next Generation ETD units by determining detection windows through data analysis of trace chemical sampling.

Troubleshoots equipment malfunction and is equipped to aid in emergency offsite repairs.

Manages and coordinates field testing projects with technician teams in airports across the country to trial software updates to meet new TSA detection standards.

DePuy Synthes: Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, MA June 2018 – December 2018

Quality Engineer

Conducted Root Cause Analysis in NonConformance investigations and CAPA escalations to document and correct potential risks, prevent future production errors, and guarantee GMP were followed.

Reviewed SOPs of new product lines to ensure cGDP and prevent defective goods from being distributed.

Supported 2 New Product Introductions by working on cross-functional teams to ensure processes, testing and documentation adhered to protocol.

Drafted medical device validations to ensure the intended uses for the product were adequately met.

Conducted FMEA to identify and preemptively correct process issues before they occurred.

Led fast-paced projects in response to audit findings to reduce potential risks and prevent audit failures.

Rapiscan Systems, Andover, MA June 2017 – December 2017

Chemist

Used Ion Mobility Spectrometry & Mass Spectroscopy to test trace amounts of explosives and narcotics to aid in threat-protection and security screening.

Managed product development of verification traps used to validate Rapiscan’s ITEMISER® in 5 continents.

Independently conducted, analyzed, and ran experiments to optimize the software needed for law enforcement and security to detect explosive or narcotic materials.

Problem solved technical issues through research and collaboration to optimize explosive/narcotic stabilizer compatibility and presented findings to supervisors and management teams.

Worked on a team to create formulations, run samples, process and analyze data to meet tight deadlines aligned with federal law enforcement and security agency regulations.

CERTIFICATIONS

eCornell: Nutrition and Healthy Living June 2018

Shaw Academy: Graphics Design May 2020

HarvardX: Science & Cooking (Physics) Oct 2020

SKILLS

Language: Fluent in English & Chinese

Computer: Microsoft (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), AutoCAD, MATLAB, SAP Software

Lab: Vacuum Filtration, Liquid-liquid & Acid-Base Extraction, Distillation, Ion Mobility Spectroscopy, Mass Spectroscopy, Dilutions, Liquid Chromatography, Pumps, Reverse Osmosis, Heat Exchangers, Laboratory Safety

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