Supporting HPV Bulk Purification in technical operations

Evaluated assignments and exams for over 40 students taking Biological Transport Phenomena. Course work included fluid mechanics, and diffusive and convective mass and heat transfer in a biomedical engineering context.

- Learned techniques related to synthesizing various nanomaterials, with and without drug loading, using electrospinning technology for use in applications ranging from medical devices and in vitro research tools (IVRT) to consumer products- Created and tested prototypes of a mold for placement of individual wells to be glued to custom cut scaffolding. Underwent the Engineer Design process to optimize ultrasonic welding and cutting of materials- Hands on experience using a Keyence Laser Microscope to evaluate surface morphology and fiber size- Set-up and conducted a long-term (> 30 days) stringent wash study to evaluate drug release pharmacokinetics from electrospun materials - Utilized UV/VIS spectrophotometry to develop a standard concentration curve for the target drug and to assess the amount of drug released over time - Performed quality control test procedures on electrospun materials to better understand the permeability, degradation rate, and mechanical properties of the scaffold- Experience in histology techniques of tissue dehydration, paraffin perfusion, paraffin embedding, microtome sectioning, and hematoxylin and eosin staining- Acquired hands-on experience with various tissue culture techniques of freezing, thawing and counting cells, aspiration, and trypsinization- Performed various benchtops assays to determine unknown protein concentrations (Lowry Protein Assay) and drug concentration (ELISA)- Evaluated genetically modified cells for luminescence using IVIS- Worked directly with senior management to learn about company's technology applications for their customer/partner needs- Analyzed data, prepared plots, and presented data at weekly R&D and Engineering meetings

Evaluated assignments and exams for over 50 students taking Biomedical Experimental Design and Analysis. Course work included experimental design, probability, and statistics in a biomedical engineering context.

- Led and managed a cross-functional team on an accelerated timeline to develop a technical protocol and report using current good manufacturing practice for implementation of a new enzyme in the manufacturing process. - Conducted a temperature study and analyzed data using Power BI to give a recommendation for warming time of a new enzyme being implemented in the manufacturing process.- Authored a Comparability Master Plan for a live virus vaccine franchise. Wrote analytical methods and calculated comparability acceptance limits and alert levels.- Prepared and presented a charter for the Comparability Master Plan to 7 key stakeholders.

Hosted weekly drop-in tutoring sessions and individual sessions for students needing help in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Knowledge of teaching techniques and academic programs.

- Provided the best-in-class guest experience, with detailed knowledge of a complex and changing menu with quick and effectiveservice- Offered guests suggestions, options, and promoted upsell opportunities- Maintain a clean and professional appearance and café area for guest satisfaction- Demonstrate excellent teamwork by cooperating with and assisting co-workers- Perform opening and closing duties and manage tasks in addition to serving guests- Created specials of the day

- Provided leadership and direction to new employees- Performed concession stand food preparation, box office ticket sales, and signing up for reward programs- Maximize customer satisfaction by addressing and solving complaints about food or service- Complete daily cleaning tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency