Objective: A full time position in a field where I can exercise my Biomedical Engineering research experience and technical skills.
Education History
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 2008
M.S., Biomedical Engineering
Rutgers University, College of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ 2006
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, B.S., Biomathematics
Experience Summary
Mitchell Properties, Somerville NJ 2008 to Present
Property Management
• Management of the renovation of historically critical investment properties (plumbing, electrical, and HVAC upgrades)
• Management and maintenance of a rooming house and apartment units
NJIT, Newark NJ 2007 to 2007
Lab Engineer
• Continuous Manufacturing of Synthetic Neural Scaffolds Using Miniaturized Papermaking Techniques
Lifecell Corporation, Branchburg, NJ 2005 to 2006
Research intern
• Designed and developed an enzymatic tool matrix for studying in vivo biodegradation properties of tissue products
• Determined relative significance of degradative enzymes in tissue matrix degradation
• Optimized bioassay protocols of selected enzymes that will be used for future tissue degradation studies
• Fabricated 3D tissue scaffolds with various types of cross linking for validation
• Tested the utility of enzyme tools with the 4 types of tissue scaffolds
Laboratory Skills
• Absorbance Spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimeters (Q100), Freeze-drying techniques (Lyostar II and Lyphilizer), Quality control (BenchMike, Instron Material testing, Cell DYN 1700 and Isomet 1000), Laboratory techniques and protocols (preparation of slides, Micro-encapsulation, Polymeric scaffold preparation, and Cell culture)
• Familiar with: ISO 9001 standards, QFD, FMEA, cGMP: Medical Devices, QRS, and GLD (FDA)
Other Skills
• Computer Experience: Fortran 90/95, Visual Basic, Q-Basic, C++, Matlab, Simulink, Microsoft Office Excel, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, and Solidworks
• Educational Strengths: Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics, Organic Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems, and Medical Imaging
Other Personal Interests and Pursuits
• Member of the Somerville Board of Health 2007-Present (Vice President 2007-2008)
• Welding- oxyacetylene, MIG and some TIG
• HVAC refrigeration- r12, r22, r410a
References available upon request.