ABIGAIL TETTEH
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced biomedical engineer passionate about driving innovation in orthopedic medical devices. With 7 years of hands-on experience in research and biomechanics laboratory testing, well-versed in relevant ASTM testing standards and FDA guidelines. Eager to leverage expertise to make a meaningful impact in medical device development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow
FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) – Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed research on the variability of additively manufactured materials for medical applications using various characterization techniques such as tensile testing, four-point bending, microhardness testing, scanned electron microscopy, digital image correlation, and finite element modeling.
- Partook in the organization and demonstration of benchtop device testing to medical device reviewers.
Anatomic Organ Modeling
Bridge to Life Inc.
05.2021 - Current
- Using additive manufacturing, created about 30 liver models that were used to train junior surgeons on optimal perfusion techniques at various sites in and out of the United States.
- Currently working on kidney models to be used for training surgeons.
- Handle most aspects of the project including CAD modeling, slicing and 3d printing prototypes, casting, post processing, and ordering supplies.
Adjunct Instructor (Bionic Human Course)
Temple University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Taught a remote synchronous 3-credit hour class using CANVAS to 30+ undergraduate students three times a week on Zoom.
- Developed course materials from scratch, managed group discussions, graded assignments, and coordinated exams.
Process Improvement Consultant
Duwaplus Plastics & Nourisher Foods
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Transformed faults and inefficiencies in the company manufacturing process into an implementation check list using the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and food processing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) principles.
- Maintained constant communication with operational leaders to create process adjustments.
Validation Engineer Apprentice
OMO Consultants
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Gained technical knowledge and experience through documentation review using ICH (ICH Q2) quality guidelines.
- Supported process validation and reviewing validation protocol/report documentation.
Teaching Assistant
Temple University, College of Engineering
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Moderated recitation sessions for 30+ students every week.
- Set up laboratory for lab work twice a week.
- Attended lectures and laboratory sessions to assist the professor.
- Graded reports and held office hours twice a week for student report writing and other academic concerns.
Student Laboratory Technician Assistant
Temple University, CLIR
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported three post-doctoral researchers in the lab by performing fundamental research duties such as preparing media, autoclaving, and cultivating bacteria prior to plasmid extraction.
- Performed Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis on samples, cutting and isolating acceptable gels with and without supervision three times a week.
Optician
Sam's Club
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Conducted pre-tests prior to eye exams and assisted optometrist with day-to-day activities.
- Helped customers choose eyeglasses and contacts based on their prescriptions as well adjusted and repaired frames.
- Ordered and dispensed contact lenses and glasses.
Biomedical Engineering Technician Intern
Mediwise Int. Company Limited
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Coordinated with supervisor to acquire new contracts for the company and together, devised new processes that doubled the number of contracts per week.
- Performed repair and preventative maintenance of medical devices every week by troubleshooting with superiors as well as worked in a team to install the power supply of an angiography machine at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12-2025
Master of Science - Bioengineering
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana06.2017
Skills
- Software proficiency
- Microsoft Office suite
- Statistical (EXCEL, SPSS, GraphPad Prism)
- CAD (Fusion 360)
- 3D printing (Analyze, Mimics, 3D slicer, nTopology)
- MATLAB
- Finite Element Modeling (Ansys, LS-Dyna, Hypermesh)
- Technical:
- Manufacturing (Fused Filament Fabrication process (FFF printing), Compression molding, Cryogenic milling)
- Mechanical testing (compression, tension, 3-point bending, 4-point bending, Digital Image Correlation (DIC))
- Material Characterization (Scanned Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR))
- Cell culturing (osteoblast culturing)
- Molecular (Gel Electrophoresis, ALP assay, DNA quantification)
Websites
Timeline
Fellow
FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) – Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
10.2022 - 09.2023
Anatomic Organ Modeling
Bridge to Life Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Adjunct Instructor (Bionic Human Course)
Temple University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Process Improvement Consultant
Duwaplus Plastics & Nourisher Foods
01.2021 - 03.2021
Validation Engineer Apprentice
OMO Consultants
06.2020 - 09.2020
Student Laboratory Technician Assistant
Temple University, CLIR
06.2019 - 08.2019
Teaching Assistant
Temple University, College of Engineering
08.2018 - 12.2019
Optician
Sam's Club
04.2018 - 08.2018
Biomedical Engineering Technician Intern
Mediwise Int. Company Limited
06.2016 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Bioengineering
Temple University
Doctor of Philosophy - Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
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