SELA GARNCARZ
Open To Relocation
Summary
Upcoming biomedical engineering Masters graduate eager to apply analytical and experimental skills in an entry-level role. Seeking to broaden my bioengineering scope in a dynamic environment, with a commitment to achieving impactful research outcomes and delivering value through innovative biomedical solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DrainEase Project
Medical Device Commercialization Course
Clemson, SC
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Led the commercialization strategy for a pre-vacuumized post-mastectomy drain pump, integrating FDA design controls, regulatory pathways, and device lifecycle management into product development.
- Collaborated in a cross-functional team to evaluate market positioning, reimbursement considerations, and intellectual property strategy, aligning technical design with business and clinical needs.
SecureSleeve
Biomedical Senior Design Capstone Course
Clemson, SC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated on a team to design and develop a dialysis needle- stabilizing sleeve to improve patient safety and reduce needle dislodgement during treatment.
- Applied user-centered design principles, including needs finding and clinical workflow analysis, to create a functional prototype addressing unmet needs in dialysis care.
- Conducted market research and iterative design ideation to refine the device concept, evaluating feasibility, usability, and potential clinical impact.
Creative Inquiry Student Researcher
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Participated in two graduate level research projects, contributing to investigations in prosthetics and foot orthotics.
- Researched pressure displacement in prosthetic devices and mapped pressure versus pain gradients in foot orthotics to inform design improvements.
- Utilized Tekscan pressure sensors and gait motion capture technology to collect and analyze biomechanical data.
- Conducted 20 human-subject studies leveraging pressure analysis to support evidence-based device design and optimization.
Summer Research Internship Experience for Undergraduates
Clemson Creative Inquiry
Clemson, SC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Led research evaluating the mechanical hardness of metamaterials and its relationship to our perceived user discomfort, developing a quantitative discomfort scale.
- Designed and conducted human subject trials, analyzing pressure peak data to establish correlations between applied force and reported pain ratings.
- Presented at the Creative Inquiry Internship Symposium Citation: Garncarz, S., DesJardins, J., Bush, Z., Boone, G. (2024, August). The Effect of Pressure Gradients on Perceived Discomfort. Poster presentation at the 8th Annual Summer Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research Showcase, Clemson, SC.
Education
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering - Non Thesis
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2026
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering -
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05-2025
Skills
- Pipetting
- Micro-pipetting
- Solidworks
- MATLAB
- Excel
- Word
- Tekscan
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
Timeline
DrainEase Project
Medical Device Commercialization Course
01.2026 - 05.2026
SecureSleeve
Biomedical Senior Design Capstone Course
08.2024 - 05.2025
Summer Research Internship Experience for Undergraduates
Clemson Creative Inquiry
05.2024 - 07.2024
Creative Inquiry Student Researcher
Clemson University
08.2021 - 08.2024
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering - Non Thesis
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering -
Clemson University
AWARDS
Dean’s list Fall 2023, Spring 2024, President’s list Spring 2025