NATHAN KIROKWA
Lowell,United States
Summary
Dynamic Biomedical Engineering student with 4 years of biotechnology experience and 3 years in project coordination, driving impactful initiatives in grant coordination and research support. Passionate about utilizing biomedical engineering principles to enhance quality of life, while fostering continuous learning and collaboration in the field. Eager to pursue roles that foster continuous learning and collaboration in the biomedical field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Reactor Auxiliary Operator
University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reacto
Lowell, MA
05.2026 - Current
- Performs routine inspections, testing, and preventative maintenance on critical radiation monitoring systems and core sensor instrumentation for a Uranium reactor core and 3 irradiation facilities
- Accurately logs quality assurance and operational data in accordance with national regulatory standards.
- Devotes extensive operational hours to the rigorous self-study and mastery of core reactor theory, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and nuclear physics to ensure a deep conceptual understanding of nuclear behaviors and live control room data.
Undergraduate Tissue Engineering Researcher
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted deep-dive scientific literature reviews to identify critical research gaps that directly informed our optimized design parameters for a novel diagnostic kit processing system.
- Collaborated routinely with an interdisciplinary team through guided weekly meetings, actively presenting key research findings and plotting publication timelines
- Practiced strict aseptic technique and routine cell passaging to maintain primary cell lines for two ongoing tissue engineering protocols.
Operations Engineer
Sensa Wellness Corporation
Cambridge, MA
10.2025 - Current
- Designed and led advanced R&D wet-lab experiments for a novel, non-invasive, saliva-based, point-of-care diagnostic monitoring kit measuring C-reactive protein (CRP) for systemic inflammation.
- Established core laboratory infrastructure and operational workflows for an early-stage diagnostics startup containing 20 employees, overseeing the development from concept to product as a founding member of the company
- Iterated on device prototypes based on data from rigorous quality assurance tests to minimize cross-contamination and ensure shelf-stable, low-cost accuracy for home-use environments.
- Managed end-to-end personnel growth by onboarding and leading a cross-functional team of 8 members, establishing a structured training curriculum for incoming interns on fundamental lab skills and standard operating procedures
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Raytheon UMass Lowell Institute (RURI)
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted research on the formulation and development of low-loss dielectric nanoparticle ink for advanced materials and microelectronics
- Wrote experimental protocols on the synthesis, handling, and testing of nanoparticle inks
- Performed surface characterization using a surface profilometer to measure film thickness, roughness, and uniformity
Lead Grant Coordinator and Wet Lab Intern
Conduit Computing
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
12.2023 - 10.2025
- Led Grant Search Team, identifying and securing funding opportunities aligned with point-of-care and quantum-sensing diagnostics
- Coordinated efforts between two teams to apply and collect necessary information for De Novo 510k FDA Clearance.
- Coordinated wet lab experiments by creating and editing protocols, collected data for R&D of a saliva-based diagnostic test that leverages quantum and nanotechnology to produce a color-metric response to biomarkers
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to drive project success and streamline grant application
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering(Minors: Phys + Nuclear Eng)
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States05-2029
High School Diploma - undefined
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II)
Saugus, Massachusetts05-2025
Skills
- Statistical Analysis (Skillful)
- MATLAB (Novice)
- Project management (Skillful)
- Design Research (Skillfull)
- Laboratory Safety (Experienced)
- CAD (Novice)
Timeline
Nuclear Reactor Auxiliary Operator
University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reacto
05.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Tissue Engineering Researcher
University of Massachusetts Lowell
05.2026 - Current
Operations Engineer
Sensa Wellness Corporation
10.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Raytheon UMass Lowell Institute (RURI)
10.2025 - 01.2026
Lead Grant Coordinator and Wet Lab Intern
Conduit Computing
12.2023 - 10.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS-II)
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering(Minors: Phys + Nuclear Eng)
University of Massachusetts Lowell