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Makana Steinmetz

Point Pleasant,NJ

Summary

Graduate student in Biopharmaceutical Science with hands-on experience in upstream bioprocessing and drug product development. Honors biomedical engineering graduate and Division I athlete with a strong foundation in research, cell culture, and bioengineering. Currently contributing to R&D projects at Bristol Myers Squibb while preparing for PhD studies in biomedical engineering.

Work History

Graduate Intern

Bristol Myers Squibb – Upstream Bioprocessing Department
07.2025 - 12.2025
  • Operated small-scale bioreactors (250 mL–5 L) for CHO cell culture
  • Maintained sterile technique in biosafety cabinets and cleanroom environments
  • Conducted media preparation, sampling, and analytical testing
  • Performed data analysis using JMP and Excel; presented findings in lab meetings

Graduate Intern (Upcoming)

Bristol Myers Squibb – Drug Product Development Department
01.2026
  • Support formulation and process development for clinical drug products
  • Gain exposure to full drug product lifecycle, from design through manufacturing
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to bridge upstream insights with downstream strategies

Education

Master of Science - Biopharmaceutical Science

University of Delaware – College of Engineering
Newark, DE
05.2026

Bachelor of Engineering -

University of Delaware – Honors College
Newark, DE
05.2025

Skills

  • JMP MATLAB Python ImageJ Origin SolidWorks CAD
  • Lab testing / work / safety
  • Academic research / presentations
  • Data analysis / acquisition
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Presentation development / design
  • Research proficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities

Websites

PUBLICATIONS

Nithianandam, P., Hesek, A., Steinmetz, M., Mills, J., Liu, R., Corao-Uribe, D., Blauvelt, D.G. A Bioabsorbable Adhesive Wrap for Sutureless Arterial Repair. Submitted, 2025.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • Nemours Children’s Hospital – Biomedical Research Intern
  • Research Intern | June 2024 – Present
  • - Co-authored manuscript: A Bioabsorbable Adhesive Wrap for Sutureless Arterial Repair (submitted 2025)
  • - Conducted bench and animal testing on biopolymer alternatives for carotid artery repair
  • - Presented research: Polymer-Based Sutureless Repair of Carotid Artery After ECMO Decannulation
  • University of Delaware – Department of Biomedical Engineering
  • Undergraduate Researcher | March 2023 – Jan 2024
  • - Investigated lumbar disc mechanics under Dr. Dawn Elliott
  • - Acquired and processed MRI data using MATLAB and Python
  • - Presented findings at Summer Research Poster Symposium
  • - Poster: 'Streamlining MRI Preprocessing for Improved Disc Segmentation'

ATHLETICS & LEADERSHIP

  • University of Delaware – Division I Women’s Rowing Team
  • Scholarship Athlete | Sept 2021 – May 2025
  • - Demonstrated leadership, discipline, and teamwork in competitive regattas
  • - Fostered psychological safety and cohesion within high-performance teams
  • - Balanced rigorous academic and athletic commitments as a CRCA Scholar Athlete

Timeline

Graduate Intern (Upcoming)

Bristol Myers Squibb – Drug Product Development Department
01.2026

Graduate Intern

Bristol Myers Squibb – Upstream Bioprocessing Department
07.2025 - 12.2025

Master of Science - Biopharmaceutical Science

University of Delaware – College of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering -

University of Delaware – Honors College

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