Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Major: Biomedical Engineering
Awards: University of Connecticut Leadership Scholarship (Full Tuition)
Industrial Experience
Henkel, Loctite., Rocky Hill, CT October 2012 – Present
Laboratory Technician (Product Development: Polyurethanes)
Produced Isocyanate and Polyol batches for reactive polyurethanes used in Filter Membrane applications
Experimented with multiple raw materials to yield optimal properties such as viscosity, thixotropic index, adhesive penetration, tensile strength, elongation, blistering, chemical resistances, etc.
Present at every development phase of project: Formulation, production, testing, scaled up productions in pilot plants and other larger scale facilities, packing studies, sampling, and modification
Performed all tests required by sampling profile, this includes any material and chemical testing as well as measured physical characteristics and completed packing studies
Frequently consulted and collaborated with members of other laboratories and departments complete all tasks and validation tests for NSF and other regulatory organizations
Watson Inc., West Haven, CT June – August (Summers 2008-2011)
Quality Control Intern (Research & Development Department)
Operated HPLC (Shimadzu) to analyze water soluble vitamins such as B1, B2, B3, B6, and Folic Acid for raw materials and finished products
Utilized ICP (Thermal) and ICP Mass Spec (Thermal) to analyze trace minerals for finished products
Maintained daily components of HPLC, ICP, and ICP Mass spec
Properly documented and categorized all analytical data and reports based on GMP guidelines
Research Experience
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT August, 2012 – December, 2012
Gratis Research Specialist (Chemicals, Materials & Biomolecular Engineering Department)
Synthesized Poly(NIPAm-co-AAc) Nanoparticles via free-radical precipitation polymerization method
These thermally activated hydrogel cores were functionalized with aptamers and shelled for protection prior to analysis
Experimented with synthesis to control particle size, aptamer attachment nucleotides, and process functionalization and efficiency
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT June, 2011 – August, 2011
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