Catherine Whitehead Email & Phone Number

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

• Optimized processing parameters to successfully lyophilize and cryogenically mill placental tissues and generate prototypes while maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
• Collaborated across departments and conducted interviews to begin writing an “R&D Intern Handbook” for future use
• Conducted and maintained detailed digital records of 43 experiments during prototype development
• Presented experimental findings technically to the R&D department, summarized findings to the entire company, and authored an abstract that was accepted for a national conference

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Aided in research in the field of synthetic biology with a focus on cell-free protein synthesis
• Maintained equipment sterility and laboratory cleanliness by performing necessary tasks such as running the autoclave, bleaching completed cultures, and foiling and baking glassware
• Aided graduate students’ research by making media, pouring plates, culturing cells, performing SDS-PAGE protocols, running PCR and gel electrophoresis among various other tasks while practicing sterile technique
• Currently conducting research on pyrrolysine synthesis and incorporation

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

• Organized, cataloged, refined, and improved over 20 student-designed, 3D printed math manipulative projects
• Created and maintained detailed information in spreadsheets to track progress and needs of each project
• Attended ICORPS program to gain experience developing value propositions and analyzing customer segments
• Utilized SolidWorks 2021 and Ultimaker Cura software to redesign and 3D print project files

Lafayette, Louisiana, United States

• Accurately and efficiently entered patient information into company’s database
• Efficiently processed dozens of pap smear vials daily using machinery while maintaining laboratory cleanliness
• Regularly performed routine equipment maintenance, accessioned samples, organized slides, and disposed of old samples
• Understood patients’ diagnoses and consulted with coworkers to determine which samples required STD testing