Larisa Tomeci
Holland,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented and enthusiastic chemical engineer with strengths in process ownership and leadership, data analysis, and quality investigations. Analytical thinker who turns complex problems into streamlined workplans and solutions. Experience in leading and training operators and fellow engineers on processes. Excellent oral and written communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Process Engineer
W.R. Grace
05.2022 - Current
- Lead process engineer for three API processes: a generic product, a commercialized custom product, and a new custom product
- Implemented changes that improved process efficiency and reduced manufacturing costs
- Lead investigations due to product quality failures
- 5S project: replaced and standardized all equipment logbooks
- Participated in and led audit tours
- Responsible for installing two new pumps as part of a site expansion project
German Tutor
Calvin University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Lead weekly German language conversation groups
- Offered flexible tutoring hours and created a safe space for learning focused on the students' success
- Helped students complete their homework and prepare for exams
Engineering Lab Assistant
Calvin University
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for maintaining Calvin University chemical engineering lab
- Lab was disorganized resulting in duplicate inventory combined with unknown hazardous chemical solutions without a disposition plan
- As a result, this required additional hours of work to exit old chemicals, and to initiate new inventory procedures that are still maintained today
Engineering Student Grader
Calvin University
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Graded homework assignments and labs for Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Separations and Mass Transfer
Pharmacy Intern
Duly Health And Care
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR) software within a pharmacy inventory management system
- Created system that analyzes the min/max levels of pharmaceuticals in the oncology department
Senior Design Project
Calvin University
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Optimized the synthesis of Larazotide Acetate, a drug with potential treatment for approximately 80 million people globally, that is currently in Phase 3 of clinical testing
- Created and simulated a production facility proving market feasibility
Research Engineering Student
Calvin University
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted two engineering professors in writing a sustainability textbook to be used at Calvin University
- Organized text into the appropriate chapters and sub-chapters
- Practiced long-form technical writing, and did coding in R
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN
Thompson I.G
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Assessed operations and made key suggestions to implement more cost-effective processes and lean manufacturing principles reducing losses by $200,000 per year
- Assisted in development and analysis of security glazing products, materials and manufacturing processes
- Coordinated employees during launch of new manufacturing processes of bulletproof glass
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, German Studies
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05.2022
Skills
- Proficient with Unisim, Matlab, Minitab, Microsoft Office
- Lean environment experience
- Preparing written reports
- Cataloging of materials and inventory management
- Effective project completion
- Fluent in German and Romanian
- Conversational in Spanish
- Great communication and teamwork strategies
Timeline
Chemical Process Engineer
W.R. Grace
05.2022 - Current
Engineering Lab Assistant
Calvin University
01.2022 - 05.2022
German Tutor
Calvin University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Engineering Student Grader
Calvin University
09.2021 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Duly Health And Care
06.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Design Project
Calvin University
09.2020 - 05.2021
Research Engineering Student
Calvin University
06.2019 - 09.2019
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING INTERN
Thompson I.G
06.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, German Studies
Calvin University