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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

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.

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.

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.

• 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