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Victor Thornton

Baltimore,Maryland

Summary

As a Mechanical Engineering graduate from Texas A&M University and a Master’s student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, I am passionate about driving advancements in the biotechnology industry. I firmly believe in the computational future of medicine and am eager to leverage machine learning to unravel complex biological systems and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in the field. My combined understanding of mechanical and chemical engineering principles positions me to uniquely tackle these challenges, as I continue to expand my knowledge and skills in a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary context.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Wirtz Lab
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Applied CAR T-cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumor cells, with an emphasis on pancreatic cancer.
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.

Automation Support Intern

Recursion Pharmaceuticals
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Automated physical and data workflows within the laboratories.
  • Ensured lab systems were operating in peak condition.
  • Troubleshoot complex instrumentation
  • Discovered a major deficiency in advanced electromechanical system that slowed down production by 30%

Platform Engineer Intern

NASA Johnson Space Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed the installation of the fire suppression system used in the Orion Simulation Mission training
  • Designed and manufactured various parts for the mission using AutoCAD and Ansys
  • Managed budget exports as a member of the procurement team.

Assistant Director

TEDxTAMU
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for COVID specific aspects of business operations.
  • Trained and mentored new speakers on industry practices and business operations.
  • Streamlined communication between speakers and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Education

Master of Science - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • AutoCAD
  • Solidworks
  • MATLAB
  • Ansys

Timeline

Research Assistant

Wirtz Lab
09.2023 - 04.2024

Automation Support Intern

Recursion Pharmaceuticals
05.2022 - 08.2022

Platform Engineer Intern

NASA Johnson Space Center
05.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Director

TEDxTAMU
09.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University
Victor Thornton