MITHILESH PANDYA
Jersey City, NJ, 07305
Phone: 201-***-****
********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, September 2005-May 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.364
HONORS
Dean’s List: Fall 2008-Spring 2010
Graduated with Honors-May 2010
SKILLS
Computer: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook, MATLAB, Windows XP/Vista
Laboratory: Pull Testing, Tensile Testing/Instron, Af Machine, Paper Chromatography, Curve Fitting, pH Analysis, pH meters,Analytical balances, Titration, Pipetting, Lab Notebook, Centrifuge, Spectrophotometer, Statistical Analysis, cGMP.
Languages: Fluent in English, Gujrati, Hindi
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Project Group Leader – Rutgers Bioinstrumentation Lab
Project: Biofeedback Device for Hand/Arm Rehabilitation September 2009-May 2010
Main objective of this project was to design and develop a Biofeedback Device that can help stroke survivors recover their lost motor functions.
•Worked as a group leader and helped to optimize the current status of the equipment.
•Organized group meetings and prepared technical reports, progress reports, parts lists for final approval from project mentor.
•Learned how to hardwire circuit elements together and developed a light and portable power supply for the equipment along with other group members.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Burpee Materials Technology, Eatontown, NJ
Quality Engineering Intern
September 2011-November 2011
•Provide hands on support for final inspection testing of stent parts by operating mechanical testing equipment such as pull testing, tensile testing using Instron machine and other lab instruments such as an Af tester.
•Aid in the smooth operation of QC lab by changing water /acid tanks daily and maintaining required quality control paperwork.
•Document lab results following GMP guidelines and assist in validation of new lab equipment.
Glatt Air Techniques, Ramsey, NJ
Validation Intern
January 2011-August 2011
•Gain Proficiency in the use of MS Word and MS Excel in developing validation IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
•Prepare validation protocols for processing equipment including PLC Input/Output Test Document, PLC Pneumatic Electric Components lists, Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Deviation Reports.
•Assist the validation team in executing protocols for laboratory scale fluid bed equipment.
•Perform software testing such as data entry tests, recipe creation test for fluid bed equipment.
•Gain knowledge on reading technical drawings like P&ID’s, Electronic Panel drawings, general arrangement drawings and solid dosage processing equipment drawings.
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ September 2005-April 2006
Student Assistant
•Monitored Supply inventory in lab areas and assured adequate inventory is maintained
•Assisted researcher in research activities by weighing samples using analytical balances and setting up lab equipment to ensure smooth functioning of experiments.
•Use MS Excel to update experimental results in a timely manner and performed light microscopy work.
ACTIVITIES
•Volunteer at Kearny Temple, Jersey City public library
•Member of BMES, International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers, Indian Student Association