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Tyler Adams

Atlanta,GA

Summary

I am a highly driven senior Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Georgia, graduating in May 2025. With hands-on experience in cell culture, tissue engineering, and biomedical device development, I'm seeking full-time opportunities or structured training programs with a biomedical company. I aim to leverage my project leadership, technical expertise, and passion for advancing healthcare technologies to make a meaningful impact while starting my career in the industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Harbor Lights Tissue Test Systems Lab
08.2024 - Current
    • Contributed to cutting-edge tissue engineering research, focusing on cell culture, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine techniques.
    • Performed sterile cell culture techniques, expanded MSC and MCF-7 cell lines, and maintained primary and cancer cell lines for experiments.
    • Collected and analyzed experimental data, contributing to advancements in tissue regeneration methodologies and cancer research.

Server

Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly greeting guests, taking orders, and addressing any concerns, resulting in consistently high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Trained newly hired employees to be efficient servers and gained leadership experience.

Busser

Provino's Italian Restaurant
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Provided efficient and attentive support to restaurant staff by clearing tables, resetting dining areas, and ensuring cleanliness and organization throughout service hours.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability by consistently completing assigned tasks promptly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Volunteer

Georgia Mountain Food Bank
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Volunteered to sort and organize donated food items to ensure quality and freshness, preparing them for distribution to individuals and families in need throughout the community.
  • Participated in food drives and donation collection efforts, engaging with community members to raise awareness about hunger-related issues and encourage support for the food bank's mission.

Volunteer

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Volunteered and assisted shelter staff with daily tasks such as cleaning kennels, sanitizing equipment, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for animals and visitors.
  • Collaborated with fellow volunteers and shelter staff to organize and execute special projects, such as donation drives, adoption events, and fundraisers.

Education

BSBE - Biological Engineering (EN) -

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05.2025

Skills

    • Laboratory Techniques: Pipetting, Cell culture, Sterile Techniques
    • 3D Design and Modeling: AutoCAD, Blender
    • 3D printing
    • Statistical Analysis: MATLAB, R
    • Problem-Solving
      • Communication
      • Attention to Detail
      • Teamwork/Collaboration
      • Team Leadership

Projects

Wicking Fiber Project:

  • Collaborated with a research team to improve cell separation techniques based on capillary action, enhancing the accuracy of cancer cell detection.
  • Applied advanced techniques in cell culture and microscopy to track the movement of cancer cells along the fiber material.
  • Analyzed data and optimized fiber materials for better capillary action efficiency and cancer cell isolation.


Capstone Design Project: 

  • Led a team of 6 students to design and develop an innovative mouse mounting device for research applications, ensuring functionality and precision.
  • Coordinated regular team meetings and maintained open communication with stakeholders and clients to align project goals.
  • Proactively managed project timelines, successfully meeting key milestones ahead of deadlines.


Prosthetics Design Research Project:

  • Conducted in-depth research on historical advancements and contemporary trends in prosthetic hand design.
  • Analyzed the impact of evolving materials and manufacturing techniques on the functionality and accessibility of prosthetic hands, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the field's progression.


Electric Guitar Amplifier Design and Fabrication:

  • Designed a custom electric guitar amplifier circuit schematic, incorporating principles of electrical engineering and signal processing to achieve desired sound characteristics.
  • Employed a methodical approach to circuit design, utilizing experimentation and mathematical equations to optimize the electric guitar amplifier circuit for low noise and high fidelity, mimicking the problem-solving process often encountered in biomedical device development.


DC Motor Design and Construction:

  • Led a team to design and build a DC motor from scratch, incorporating principles of electrical engineering and mechanical design.
  • Utilized 3D printing technology to fabricate custom housings for the motor components, showing proficiency in 3D modeling and engineering ingenuity.

Timeline

Research Assistant

Harbor Lights Tissue Test Systems Lab
08.2024 - Current

Server

Longhorn Steakhouse
09.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Georgia Mountain Food Bank
06.2019 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
06.2018 - 08.2020

Busser

Provino's Italian Restaurant
01.2018 - 08.2021

BSBE - Biological Engineering (EN) -

University of Georgia
Tyler Adams