Rutgers University Work Values

Daily Duties at Rutgers University:

Examining the Content Uniformity of Powder Blends using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Sept 2007 –May 2008 • Solely managed all phases of the research process from formulation to analysis in order to study a special blend of nano silica-coated acetaminophen to improve flowability. • Conducted in-depth analysis on feeder flow speed, continuous mixer speed, and the content uniformity of powder blends as well as performed calibration and validation techniques for powder analysis. • Conducted a live presentation summarizing research questions, methodology and results to the Rutgers community, including professors, fellow researchers and chemical engineering students. • Recognized as an honors-level research thesis by the University’s James S. Slade Honors Program. Examining the Processing Parameters of Acetaminophen through Various Mixers Jan 2007 to Sept 2007 • Performed mixing experiments, utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy, to determine homogeneity of powder blends of lactose and acetaminophen. • Configured batch and continuous mixers to operate at different frequencies and angles, allowing for examination of different powder samples at various stages of the mixing process. • Under the auspices of the graduate advisor, functioned in a supervisory role for junior undergraduate researchers. Molecular Modeling of Complex Fluids Jan 2006 to May 2006 • Experimented with molecular compound modeling programs such as TINKER to replicate molecules in different three dimensional situations. • Developed a comprehensive instruction manual based on records of operational progress as a reference for researchers engaging in future applications of the program.

What they like about Rutgers University:

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Tags

Petroleum, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Production, Manufacturing, Operations, Process, Emulsion, Coating, Materials

Skills

Analytical Approach to Problems, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Inventory Control, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Process Engineering, Budgeting, Planning, Product Development, 3-D Modeling, Manufacturing, Material Balances, Software Implementation, Leadership

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