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• Managed feasibility efforts to replace critical assay components in on-market immunoassay products in the face of new governmental regulations and procurement challenges.• Designed and executed experimentation, delegated responsibilities, performed data analysis, and presented results to a cross-functional team of technical and non-technical experts.• Participated in verification and validation of assay components from new vendors to ensure supply line robustness.• Contributed to Change Effect Assessment's (CEA’s) to highlight risks to changes in on-market products.• Completed six sigma training courses for root cause investigation.• Trained lower level engineers in the basics of immunoassays and statistical techniques• Facilitated cross-team trainings to improve my organizations technical expertise.

Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area

Spearheaded the development of new products through conception, feasibility, development, and early production.• Communicated development milestones clearly to a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, Marketing personnel, and Senior Leadership.• Prepared technical materials, designed and performed experimentation, collected data, and made conclusions related to immunoassay development.• Performed technical analysis related to device failure, formulated recommendations for device improvement, and implemented corrections.• Performed antibody purification, optimized nanoparticle conjugates, and formulated new reagents related to immunoassay development.• Acted as an engineering consultant for a multi-million dollar automation project.• Performed predictive cost analysis for new products.• Lead campus recruiting events for technical roles in Science and Engineering at the University of Nebraska –Lincoln.

Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY ASSISTANT • Wrote and published results from original research.• Presented original research at the Biomedical Engineering Society Conference.• Collected, interpreted, and modeled data for publication using a variety of techniques.• Generated nitric oxide sensing single walled carbon nanotubes.• Developed new sensor immobilization strategies for in vitro applications using chemical modification and bio-affinity interactions.• Physically characterized surfaces through a variety of analytical techniques including XPS, AFM, IR microscopy, Hyperspectral microscopy, and contact angle measurements.• Designed, implemented, and validated a new cell patterning device using Inventor, 3D printing, and moldmaking techniques.• Collected long term mammalian subject data for in vivo sensor studies.• Assisted with grant proposal preparation to secure academic funding.• Managed and coordinated a group of multifunctional undergraduate researchers.

Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING & INTRODUCTION TO BIOMATERIALS• Demonstrated biologically relevant instrumentation including electric muscle stimulators, universal testing machines, viscometers, and UV-Vis.• Performed technical troubleshooting on malfunctioning equipment or reagents.• Taught engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills to groups of 20 or more.• Assisted students with data analysis and interpretation using ASABE standards.• Assisted students in generating engineering grade technical reports.• Generated new procedures to improve students' laboratory experience.

• Conducted groundwater runoff studies which yielded actionable data that can be used to enable reduction of fertilizer contamination of waterways.• Built and maintained water delivery system.• Collected and interpreted small particle flow and water quality data.• Created, maintained, and updated database for research findings.• Analyzed and presented data for grant proposal.• Gained field experience working under a senior USDA research engineer.

Master'S Degree, Biological Systems Engineering, 3.815

Activities and Societies: Biomedical Engineering Society Conference Research Presenter

Biological Systems Engineering, 3.747

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Member