Lauren Stephens Email & Phone Number

Beloit, Wisconsin, United States

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Advance projects regarding a breathable membrane alternative for surgical masks with Dr. Isabel Escobar’s teamComplete experiments to assess membrane hydrophilicity, pressure drop, and mechanical strengthAnalyze data to draw conclusions about sample success by creating phase diagrams for new membrane systemsUpdate standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure both lab safety and project efficiency

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Performed material characterization experiments, including rheological testing and swelling assessments, on transient and covalent hydrogel networksUtilized Matlab and Excel to process data, create and analyze representative figures, and report on progress bi-weekly Researched current literature in the polymer science field and apply suitable models and techniques for characterization

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Design and execute R&D experiments related to chemical formulation to improve product quality, safety, and cost. Projects include cosmetics, athletic supplements, and dyesRegularly prepare samples for analysis with a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer and use manual integration on resulting data to draw conclusionsPerform routine checks on machinery related to semi-batch processes, including a wiped film evaporatorConsult with clients to determine project parameters and efficiently use materials to fill those criteriaKeep an ongoing lab notebook according to FDA, cGMP regulations

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering, Senior

Current, full-time student in the University of Kentucky Chemical Engineering program.

High School Diploma, Ged