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Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Rochester, Ny

- Performed research as part of thesis project involving the development of a new technology, Imaging Secretion Cytometry, for high-throughput cell sorting based on cell secreted factors using Microbubble Arrays- Proficient in cell culture techniques and experienced in epifluorescence microscopy imaging of cell assays for single cell sorting- Trained in general laboratory techniques, as well as ELISA, cell staining, molding PDMS and performing surface modifications, and microfabrication

Cuyahoga Falls, Oh

- Prepared Certificates of Analysis and appropriate PPAP documents for polymer adhesive materials - Statistical data analysis of product specifications, bond test material capabilities, and recycled material quality testing data - Assisted with manufacturing plant resolution via corrective action reports and quality testing of materials- Engaged in tensile strength testing and image analysis research to aid development of proper process parameters of polymer adhesive

Warsaw, In

- Performed tribology testing, and wear debris characterization and analysis.- Experience working in chemical research and analytical labs: ASE extractions, UV-vis analysis, peristaltic pump data collection and statistical analysis (Minitab), chemistry lab test sample preparation (FTIR, IZOD, Tensile specimens).- Creation of research journal database.- Assisted in validation of newly developed polymer material for use in orthopaedic medical devices.- Performed OQ/PQ for lab equipment and method validations.- Completed Undergraduate Thesis titled "Production and Analysis of UHMWPE Particles for use in Biological Studies".

Elyria, Oh

Air Dryers Group:• Current product support testing and analysis – purge valve redesign testing, pentane extraction of oil from desiccant beads, competitive benchmark testing, plastic insert validation• Testing of silencers and analysis of noise data to determine the best silencer to reduce purge noise• Improvement of OEE program and adaptation to fit the air dryer group• Creation of work instructions for silencer testing and hydraulic durability testValves Group:• Create quality linkage sheets between DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans• Product development support – update tolerance stack up sheet and mathematical performance models/Monte Carlo analysis, product validation testingCompressors Group:• Testing and analysis of test rack vibrations, used accelerometers and SignalCalc software to measure and record vibrations• Test rack preventative maintenance and set-up of 8D’s on main rack failures• Development of program to track and calculate the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) – wrote visual basic coding to automate calculations and analysis and made program more user friendlySystems Group:• Creation of an improved brake force balance calculation program to predict the brake force of each axle while dynamically and statically loaded and using statistical analysis of valve pressures

Master Of Science (Ms), Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor'S Of Science, Mechanical Engineering - Bioengineering

Activities and Societies: Society of Women Engineers, Pre-med club, Outdoors club, Resident Advisor