Tabitha Cacheris
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
Biomedical Engineer specializing in Medical Device Systems and Diagnostic Instrumentation. Delivered impactful results through cross-functional engineering collaboration, product lifecycle management, and technical training development while ensuring cybersecurity compliance within regulated medical device environments. Focused on enhancing field service readiness and resolving complex system issues in alignment with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Engineer – GCS System Engineer II
bioMérieux
Hazelwood, Missouri
02.2024 - Current
- Support globally deployed diagnostic instrumentation used in clinical laboratories for blood culture detection and sepsis diagnosis, ensuring reliable system performance and service readiness.
- Travel domestically and internationally to deliver hands-on technical training to Field Service Engineers supporting diagnostic platforms.
- Delivered 10+ technical training courses internationally, primarily in France and Shanghai, strengthening troubleshooting capability and service readiness across field engineering teams.
- Revamped and developed 3+ technical training curricula for service courses, modernizing product training content and enhancing knowledge transfer.
- Lead 3–4 major engineering initiatives including cybersecurity compliance and hardware obsolescence projects across diagnostic product platforms.
- Drove quarterly cybersecurity compliance initiatives for DoD-regulated systems, coordinating updates and mitigation strategies among engineering, quality, and service teams.
- Manage instrument hardware lifecycle and obsolescence programs including urgent PC platform replacements to maintain supportability of deployed systems.
- Facilitate 50+ cross-functional engineering meetings with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams to resolve systemic instrument issues and implement product improvements.
- Author and distribute Customer Service Notifications (CSNs) communicating product updates, service actions, and technical guidance to the global field organization.
- Lead development of service documentation including service manuals, preventative maintenance procedures, and configuration guides for 3+ diagnostic systems.
- Improved field service readiness by standardizing training and documentation, ensuring consistent troubleshooting and maintenance practices.
- Support regulated medical device environments aligned with ISO 13485 quality systems, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 regulations, and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device requirements.
- Provide advanced technical escalation support through CRM case management, guiding Field Service Engineers through complex troubleshooting scenarios.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives enhancing service processes and diagnostic system reliability.
R&D Hardware Engineering Co-Op
bioMérieux
Hazelwood, Missouri
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Executed functional tests through dry runs of firmware design specifications, validating performance and ensuring compliance with requirements.
- Implemented procedural tests to identify bugs and ensure quality of medical diagnostic instruments using Helix ALM.
- Troubleshot instrument fixtures and firmware, improving operational reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Conducted vacuum/sealer chamber tests with Omega sensor, analyzing results to identify improvement opportunities and enhance product quality.
- Created CAD models of sensors for instruments using SolidWorks.
- Utilized CAD drawings from Windchill for building fixtures.
- Presented data highlighting areas of excellence and those falling out of specification.
Research & Development Scientist / Test Engineer
MilliporeSigma
St. Louis, MO
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed novel protein detection instrument, significantly improving research capabilities and experimental outcomes.
- Assisted scientists in designing and testing immunoassays, ensuring high levels of accuracy and reliability.
- Formulated testing strategies for lab kits and calibration experiments, optimizing performance and validation processes.
- Conducted data analysis to derive meaningful insights from experimental results.
- Acquired data for reagents used in various laboratory experiments.
Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering Intern
MilliporeSigma
Seattle, Washington
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with engineers on CAD drawings, sketches, and assembly of protein detection instrument parts
- Completed laser training and supported engineers in optical alignments of lasers and assemblies for protein detection instruments
- Troubleshot protein detection instruments to ensure optimal functionality
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05-2023
Skills
- Medical Device Systems
- Diagnostic Instrumentation
- IVD compliance
- FDA regulations
- ISO standards
- Cybersecurity Compliance
- Field Service Operations
- Lifecycle management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Engineering collaboration
- Documentation development
- Training development
- Hardware Obsolescence Management
- CRM Case Management
Timeline
Biomedical Engineer – GCS System Engineer II
bioMérieux
02.2024 - Current
R&D Hardware Engineering Co-Op
bioMérieux
05.2023 - 12.2023
Research & Development Scientist / Test Engineer
MilliporeSigma
06.2022 - 05.2023
Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering Intern
MilliporeSigma
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Saint Louis University