Natalia Chavez
St. Petersburg,FL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAPSTONE PROJECT
STRYKER
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created and maintained a Gantt chart to ensure timely completion of objectives
- Developed an optimized device to minimize clogging in Stryker's Vascular Sealant Applicator
- Designed parts using SolidWorks
- Documented meeting discussions and the design process for prototypes 1 to 6
- Established milestones for the group
- Ensured adherence to FDA regulations and ISO standards throughout the project
- 3D printed and cured parts using FormLabs and Strarasys printer.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
CENTER OF HEARING & SPEECH
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Autoclaved pipette tips as a sterlization method to eliminate contamination
- Conducted Western Blot and Gel Electrophoresis experiments to determine the size of proteins & nucleic acids
- Extracted and converted mRNA to cDNA using transerve transciptase & performed a 40-cycle amplification qPCR experiments
- Formulated standard curves using 1:10 serial dilutions with cDNA on the qPCR machine
- Measured nucleic acid concentrations on the Nanodrop Spectrophotometer
- Mouse handing & intraperitoneal injection's on mice
- Observed cochlea dissections of mice and washed mice cochlea samples for experiments.
VOLUNTEER
AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Applied problem solving skills to solve medical cases at USF Morsani College of Medicine
- Attended weekly meetings and discussions with the members
- Completed community service at Brandon Head Start Preschool
- Donated to Holiday Hugs Toy Drive for children in need
- Participated in community walks for the American Heart Association & Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.
Education
Biomedical Engineering B.S. -
University of South Florida
05.2024
Skills
- SOLIDWORKS
- MATLAB
- LTSpice
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Canva
- Quality Assurance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Gantt Charts
- Canva
- Instrom Testing
- Circuit Design
Certification
- Solidworks Mechanical Design Associate
- SolidWorks Additive Manufacturing Associate
Awards
- Emerald Award
- Foundation Scholarship
Timeline
CAPSTONE PROJECT
STRYKER
08.2022 - 05.2023
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
CENTER OF HEARING & SPEECH
05.2022 - 08.2022
VOLUNTEER
AMERICAN MEDICAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
08.2019 - 05.2022
Biomedical Engineering B.S. -
University of South Florida