Lyndsey Chaffee
Grand Rapids
Summary
Biomedical engineering student with experience in laboratory operations, regulated manufacturing, and process optimization. Recognized for improving workflows, supporting quality initiatives, and thriving in fast-paced technical environments. Seeking a role where I can contribute hands-on technical experience while developing innovative engineering solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Pathology Assistant
Corewell Health/Quest Diagnostics
Grand Rapids
12.2024 - Current
- Process, verify, and accession 200+ surgical pathology specimens while maintaining complete chain-of-custody and patient identification accuracy
- Operate within CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and laboratory quality standards while ensuring accurate documentation and maintaining specimen integrity throughout the testing process
- Prioritize high-volume, time-sensitive workloads while maintaining exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and effective communication across multiple departments
- Troubleshoot specimen discrepancies by collaborating with operating room staff, care team, physician offices, and laboratory personnel to resolve issues efficiently.
- Implemented improved third-shift courier specimen intake process, streamlining drop-offs and reducing processing delays to enhance laboratory workflow.
- Worked swing shift to support critical staffing needs, assisting Referrals Department while managing high-volume third-shift courier specimen intake.
Processor
Yoplait, General Mills
Reed City
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Operated and monitored a critical yogurt base production process, producing primary product base used throughout the manufacturing facility as part of a specialized four-person processing team.
- Monitored critical process parameters, including pH, viscosity, and fermentation quality, temperature, and pressure to ensure products met quality specifications.
- Partnered with Quality department to identify process deviations, investigate product quality concerns, and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
- Cross-trained and qualified in 13 manufacturing positions, enhancing operational flexibility and supporting production across multiple plant areas.
- Executed scheduled sanitation and preventative equipment cleaning every 24 hours, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained production documentation while adhering to FDA, GMP, and company safety standards.
- Collaborated with maintenance department to troubleshoot and resolve issues swiftly, minimizing production downtime.
Deputy Clerk
Everett Township
White Cloud
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted with local elections by coordinating voter verification, ballot processing, and secure vote reconciliation while maintaining strict procedural compliance.
- Managed township records, voter registration data, financial documents, and confidential public records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
- Implemented digital filing improvements that reduced document retrieval time by 30%, increasing administrative efficiency and record accessibility.
- Processed invoices, supported payroll and budgeting activities, and coordinated with vendors to maintain accurate financial and administrative operations.
- Delivered professional customer service to residents while overseeing administrative responsibilities in fast-paced municipal office.
Education
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville, OH12-2021
High School Diploma -
White Cloud High School
White Cloud, MI05-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI07-2026
Skills
- Specimen processing
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Process Improvement
- Technical Documentation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- SolidWorks (CAD)
- C programming
Current Projects
VHL Patient Monitoring Application (In Progress)
- Designing a patient-centered application to monitor symptoms, track disease progression, and improve long-term care for individuals with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease.
- Researching user interface design, secure health data management, and clinical workflow integration.
Thermographic Imaging Device for Early Tumor Detection (In Progress)
- Developing a biomedical device concept that uses thermal imaging to assist in detecting malignant tumors near the skin surface.
- Evaluating sensor technologies, image analysis programming, and device feasibility for non-invasive, radiation free cancer screening.
ECMO Redesign Research (In Progress)
- Researching engineering improvements to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems with a focus on reducing infection risk, improving accessibility, and enhancing patient outcomes.
Timeline
Laboratory Pathology Assistant
Corewell Health/Quest Diagnostics
12.2024 - Current
Processor
Yoplait, General Mills
05.2019 - 08.2022
Deputy Clerk
Everett Township
05.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Transfer Degree
Eastern Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
White Cloud High School
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Grand Valley State University