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RACHEL L. BOONE

Dayton

Summary

Solutions-driven engineer with cross-disciplinary expertise in chemical engineering, materials science, and computer science. Experienced in data-driven process optimization, predictive modeling, and quality control across manufacturing and research environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer

CLEVELAND-CLIFFS
Middletown
06.2024 - Current
  • Analyze furnace and sensor data to support predictive maintenance and cycle optimization.
  • Ensure quality control across batch annealing operations.
  • Develop process models and improve efficiency.
  • Investigate deviations using statistical tools.
  • Collaborate across teams to implement improvements.
  • Prepare technical reports with recommendations.

Research Analyst

ALLTECH
Nicholasville
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Conducted analytical toxicology testing and research projects.
  • Identified metabolites in complex samples.
  • Delivered technical reports to leadership.

Graduate Research Assistant

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Nashville
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Designed organ-on-a-chip model for neurodegeneration.
  • Built CAD and COMSOL transport models.
  • Performed biomaterial characterization (SEM, IR, NMR).

Undergraduate Researcher

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Lexington
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Modeled intracellular signaling networks.
  • Conducted image and tissue analysis.

Education

M.S. - Chemical Engineering

Vanderbilt University

B.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Kentucky

B.S. - Computer Science

Morehead State University

Skills

  • Data Analysis & Modeling
  • Process Optimization
  • Quality Control
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Chemical & Process Safety
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Material Characterization
  • Simulation & CAD Modeling
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • C
  • SQL

Technical Tools

  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • ASPEN
  • CHEMCAD
  • Fusion 360
  • ImageJ
  • Git
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Process Engineer

CLEVELAND-CLIFFS
06.2024 - Current

Research Analyst

ALLTECH
01.2022 - 04.2024

Graduate Research Assistant

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
08.2019 - 08.2021

Undergraduate Researcher

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
01.2017 - 05.2019

M.S. - Chemical Engineering

Vanderbilt University

B.S. - Chemical Engineering

University of Kentucky

B.S. - Computer Science

Morehead State University
RACHEL L. BOONE