Engineer Software

JESSICA WILLIAMS

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Alternate Address: 1000 Curran St, Atlanta, GA 30318

EDUCATION Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences May 2010

Minors in Biomedical Engineering & Chemistry Cumulative GPA: 3.32/4.00

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Health August 2012

Specialized Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.57/4.00

RESEARCH Research Assistant, January 2012 – Present

EXPERIENCE Translational Core Laboratory at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• Manage 800,000+ patient samples and paperwork for the national

multi-site Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study

• Aliquot and extract plasma, blood, urine and buffy coat for testing

• Investigate database errors and correct discrepancies

• Locate and pull specific samples (4000+/project) for analysis

Academic Associate, January 2012 – May 2012

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

• Scheduled patients for the control arm of the national, multi-site, randomized

control trial of fluid therapy for pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis

• Coordinated with the Emergency Department, Endocrine Department

and Psychology Department for patient scheduling and memory assessment

• Data analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS and managed study binder

• Screened patients using patient tracking software

• Consented parents, patients and staff for clinical studies

Academic Associate, September 2011 – December 2011

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

• Discussed chief complaints with Emergency Department faculty

• Coordinated with the nurses for efficient blood draws

• Screened and consented patients for clinical studies

• Processed and froze patient blood samples

Regular Research Fellow, September 2010 – August 2011

CDC/NIOSH/NPPTL, Pittsburgh, PA

• Scheduled, compensated and tested over 200 human subjects

• Data collection and analysis for a Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR) fit test

study and an FFR reuse project

• Collaborated with CDC Atlanta to study survivability of influenza on FFRs

• Managed laboratory chemical inventory, MSDS and biological waste in a BSL-2 lab

• Prepared and submitted biweekly laboratory orders

Guest Researcher, January 2010 – May 2010

CDC/NIOSH/NPPTL, Pittsburgh, PA

• Designed own experiment for decontamination of FFRs using sterile technique,

cell culturing and plaque assays

• Test particle penetration of FFRs using an automated filter tester 8130

Biological Science Laboratory Technician, May 2009 – September 2010 (summers)

CDC/NIOSH/NPPTL, Pittsburgh, PA

• Determined the efficacy of decontamination methods for FFRs using biological methods

TECHNICAL Computer: Windows XP/7, Macintosh OSX, Microsoft Office, 3dMDvultus – a healthcare

SKILLS focused 3D imaging software and system, InnovMETRIC’s Polyworks 3Dimaging software, Emtrac patient

tracking software, EpicCare Emergency Department software, Adobe Acrobat

Laboratory: Biological Sciences and Chemistry skills

PROJECTS Minimally Invasive LASIK, Fall 2009

& PAPERS Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

• Worked in a group to engineer LASIK surgery without incision

• Followed the NIH R-21 grant format

Critical Design Analysis of a Pediatric Tracheostomy Tube, Fall 2009

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

• Analyzed an FDA recalled pediatric tracheostomy tube

• Proposed an improved design for the ease of insertion and usability

Zhuang, Z., Palmiero, A., Benson, S., Bergman, M., Roberge, R., Williams, J. (2011). “Laboratory Study to Assess the Causative Factors Affecting Temporal Changes in Filtering-Facepiece Respirator Fit: Part II – One Year Assessment of Fit Changes. Poster and Abstract Presented at the 2011 NIOSH/NPPTL PPT Program Stakeholders Meeting and Poster Presented at the NORA Symposium

Fisher, Edward, Williams, Jessica, Shaffer, Ron. (2011). “Evaluation of Microwave Steam Bags for the Decontamination of Filtering Facepiece Respirators.” PLoS One. 2011; 6(4): e18585

Fisher, Edward, Williams, Jessica, Shaffer, Ron. (2010). “The Effect of Soil Accumulation on Multiple Decontamination Processing of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator Coupons Using Physical Methods.” Journal of the International Society for Respiratory Protection, 27(1)

Fisher, Edward, Williams, Jessica, Shaffer, Ron. (2010). “The Effect of Protective Factors on Repeated Decontamination of Filtering Facepiece Respirator Coupons Exposed to MS2-Containing Droplet Nuclei.” Abstract and Poster presented at the 2010 NIOSH/NPPTL PPT Program Stakeholders Meeting

AWARDS Alice Hamilton Award: Engineering and Control Category, April 2012

& HONORS National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Pittsburgh, PA

• Award recognizes the scientific excellence of technical and instructional materials by

NIOSH scientists and engineers

High Honors Dean’s List, Fall 2009 & Spring 2010

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher, May 2010

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Mellon College of Science Graduation Honors, May 2010

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

ACTIVITIES & Member, The National Society for Leadership and Success, September 2009 – May 2010

LEADERSHIP Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

• Met weekly to discuss leadership roles of the group

• Attended inspiring lectures offered by the organization

Member, Student Athlete Advisory Council, September 2007 – May 2010

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

• Planned wellness activities for student athletes and the entire campus

• Bridged the gap between student athletes and faculty

Captain, Carnegie Mellon Track and Field Team, August 2006 – May 2010

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

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