MELODY ZARABADIPOUR

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EDUCATION:

•New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark NJ

M.S., Chemical Engineering GPA: 3.4/4.0 Dec 2019

•Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ

M.S., Health Sciences GPA: 3.5/4.0 May 2016

•Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark NJ

B.S., Biology, Double Minor: Mathematics and Chemistry GPA:3.5/4.0, cum laude May 2015

SKILLS:

•Computer: Excel, Windows 7/8/10, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop

•Chemical Engineering: Mathematica, MATLAB, C, Photoshop, JavaScript, Visual Basic, TCP/IP

•Biology/Lab Experiments: Utilized gel electrophoresis to separate macronutrients, microscopes to study samples

•Language: Conversational Spanish

PROJECTS:

Engineering Project:

•Transport Phenomena: Calculated and executed mass diffusion of helium gas via a boundary layer of balloon material (Spring 2019)

•Thermodynamics: Collaborated with engineers in presenting “Entropy Generation Optimization and Unsteady Squeezing Flow of Viscous Fluid with Five Different Shapes of Nanoparticles” to understand environmental disorder (Spring 2019)

•Kinetics: Coded and executed a continuous flow reactor through an aldol condensation reaction to undergo optimum heat transfer (Fall 2019)

Health Sciences Project:

•Histology: Presented on “Hematoyxlin-Eosin (H&E) and Periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) Staining," the importance of the method and how it compares to other scientific methods by analyzing published research papers. Understanding gene assembly, protein complexes, polymer branches and molecular structure using dye.

EXPERIENCE:

Siemens-Healthineers, Tarrytown, NY

System Engineer (Ext) May 2021- Dec 30,2022

·Lead Engineer at the Versant Instrument, Sample Preparation and Adaptation Detection instruments

·Proctoring and training new trainees

·Troubleshoot problems with Atellica, Hydra machinery, Sample Preparation and Adaptation Detection instruments

·Conduct validated assay development and PCR tests using microplate automation, sample and liquid handling and dilution procedures

·Planning and executing verification of medical devices, leading/supporting the creation of product verification reports, test method validation and statistical methods used in verification (along with associated statistical software tools)

·Run test cases to study optimal assay performance, system mitigations, and other issue investigations

·Create reports such as Engineering Problems Reports and validated test cases

·Work independently and with a team of system engineers to analyze equipment functionality and/or system performance

Accu Reference Medical Laboratory, Linden, NJ

Medical Laboratory Technician December 2020 – May 2021

·Use automated lab equipment and computerized lab instruments to test procedures to isolate viruses, nucleic acids and proteins

·Ensure integrity of samples, quality control, and accurate record keeping

·Set up, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot medical laboratory machines such as the Centaur machine and DXI

·Calibrate equipment and determine correct reference ranges for various tests

·Prepare various lab reagents and standard volumetric solutions for use in a variety of tests

·Use standardized testing procedures to ensure consistent reliability and usefulness of test results

·Properly communicate errors or abnormal results

·Maintain laboratory supplies, data and electronic medical records in computer and ensure the sterility of lab equipment

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus

Lab Assistant, Fusion Ecology Lab September 2013 - December 2013

•Gathered and compared statistical data of results on the types of insects found in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts via Excel application

HONORS/AWARDS:

•Honorsociety.org A Tradition of Success certification (May 2014)

•University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ (UMDNJ), Heath Related Professions award (Summer 2012)

•Grave V. Macalusco Scholarship and George Hutt Pre-Med Scholarship Fund (Summer 2011)

•The American Cross Corps Club award (Fall 2011)

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