Biomedical engineering, Quality, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical

HIMANSHU SHAH

Phone: 732-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***

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Seeking a challenging position in a regulated industry that will allow me to apply my knowledge and skills with opportunity for growth and advancement

EDUCATION:

M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, June 2012 (GPA-3.65)

B.S., Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Government College of Engineering, India, 2006 (GPA-3.62)

ACADEMIC PROJECTS:

Cell interaction with modified implant surfaces (Thesis Project)

• Study the effect of surface wettability on cell adhesion using Nanoporous Alumina Membrane

• Developed DOE ; prepared reagents, cultures, sterilization and calibration; executed experiments

• Wet Etching Techniques used for coating to produce Super hydrophobic surfaces

• Cell culture performed by seeding Breast Cancer and Fibroblast cells on each sample

• Measurement, data analysis, trending and recording data in (GMP type) Lab Notebooks

Temperature control of a Bioreactor

• Designed and constructed Bioreactor Temperature Control prototype

• Determined process parameters, process flow and its control strategy (P&ID)

• Developed the user and functional requirements for the project

KEY COURSES:

Strategies of Biomedical Design, Biomechanics, Advanced Biomaterials, Advanced Biomedical Lab, Biomedical Instrumentation (I/II), Project Management, Process control, Control system design.

ACADEMIC STRENGTHS:

• Theoretical knowledge about FDA Regulations, cGMP Guidelines and Protocols.

• Performed Training of students on Lab Equipment / System Procedures.

• Operated /maintained several types of laboratory equipment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Software: MATLAB, Auto-CAD, Solid works, Simulink, C, MS Office Suite,

• Hardware: Troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic circuits with sensors, microcontrollers.

• Laboratory Equipment: Cell culture, cell morphology assays, MS, SEM and microscopy

WORK EXPERIENCE:

CPA Assistant (December 2010 – April 2011)

• Coordinated / organized documentation, executed data entry in electronic database system

• Reviewed Tax Returns for accuracy and completeness

Easy Tech Associate, Staples Inc. (July 2008 – June 2010)

• Performed computer and electronic device troubleshooting

• Provided technical product specifications to customers to assist with purchase

• Managed and maintained store and floor inventory

Engineering Intern, Nashik Thermal Power, India (June 2005- May 2006)

• Performed test checks to ensure compliance with company SOPs

• Contributed to authoring of the SOPs

• Conducted operator training

• Established and maintained equipment and spare parts list

Flexible, US Citizen, Willing to Travel, References available on request

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