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Patrick Caren

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in the Biomedical Engineering field as a Validation/Quality Engineer or equivalent. A quick learner who is ready use my lateral thinking skills to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Validation Engineer/Quality Engineer

Cook Medical Via Akkodis
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Documented entire validation process, noting changes or alterations completed.
  • Compiled Inspection Assessment Plans for Quality Control to evaluate methods and language of training documents according to company and FDA standards.
  • Drafted Master Validation Plans (MVPs) and Test Method Instructions (TMIs).
  • Responsible for tracking and reporting field/customer complaints and returns, possibly leading/assisting in moderate CAPA investigations, risk reviews, and product improvement projects.
  • Used hand-held and microscope cameras to capture images for Test Method Instructions.
  • Worked with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during the design of test plans and the updating of business requirements.
  • Involved in Equipment qualification/validation and product/process validation Quality System Regulations(QSR) deliverables including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ),Product/Process Qualification (PQ), Test Method Validation (TMV), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  • Conducted inter-disciplinary meetings to further understanding of medical devices and confirm legibility of documentation.

Senior Segmentation Representative

Stryker Via Actalent
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Reviewed and Segmented CT scans with proprietary software to create 3D anatomical bone models.
  • Created pre-operative surgical plans and landmarks for robotically assisted Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty.
  • Documented all activities in detail according to procedure.

Shadowing Student

Wright & Filippis
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Observed central fabrication process for custom-made prosthetics.
  • Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
  • Attended appointments for consultation, measurement, and adjustment for orthopedic and prosthetic devices.

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Calculated dosage, prepared prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels following standard procedure.
  • Maintained continuous perpetual inventory of hundreds of medications.
  • Prepared and processed documentation for medications and consent forms for certain procedures such as vaccinations.
  • Protected patients and their information via procedures for organizing and securing electronic and physical data.

Drug Testing Technician

Bay Tech Staffing
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Managed clients based on procedures, results, and client behavior.
  • Prepared test samples and recorded test data in accordance with standards for each sample and reported findings to Oakland County Probation Agents.
  • Adhered to the security and confidentiality standards of the laboratory.

Research Assistant

Lawrence Technological University
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Simulated medical devices via Abaqus Computer Aided Engineering.
  • Produced 3D objects based on 3D object scans or medical imaging scans such as Computed Tomography for simulations or use in other programs.
  • Prepared samples for dental device testing, development, and training.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering -

Lawrence Technological University
05.2017

Skills

  • CAD
  • AutoCAD
  • MATLAB
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Calibration
  • Research & Development
  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Drafting
  • Product Development
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Medical terminology
  • Physiology knowledge
  • Agile
  • Process Analysis
  • Effective Communication
  • Math Skills
  • Regulatory Guidelines
  • Testing Protocols
  • Process Validation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Validation Standards
  • Regulatory Compliance

Personal Information

Relocation: Anywhere

Timeline

Validation Engineer/Quality Engineer

Cook Medical Via Akkodis
05.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Segmentation Representative

Stryker Via Actalent
02.2022 - 03.2022

Shadowing Student

Wright & Filippis
09.2021 - 01.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Rite Aid
04.2021 - 10.2021

Drug Testing Technician

Bay Tech Staffing
02.2018 - 08.2020

Research Assistant

Lawrence Technological University
05.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering -

Lawrence Technological University
Patrick Caren