JOHN TOPPEL
Williamston
Summary
Looking for careers and other opportunities that will help me further my education and experience in the bioengineering and healthcare fields.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Grifols - Biomat USA
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Determine donor suitability to undergo plasmapheresis
- Assist management team to controlling production in the area
- Maintained accurate records of donor information, including identification, screening results, and donation history
- Assisted in training new technicians on proper procedures for plasma collection and donor care
Undergraduate Assistant for BTRL Lab
Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University
- Work with graduate students in furthering their research and thesis by assisting with lab work with a focus on the compatibility of cardiovascular tissue and cells
- Conducted several in lab tests and protocols such as Gel Electrophoresis, H&E staining, Sectioning on tissue samples, Creating and replacing of cell culture media
- Maintained sterile and clean work environment
- Assisted with research planning by locating existing peer-reviewed articles and research papers
- Developed several lab protocols for tissue engineering project
Clemson Senior Design Project
Clemson University BIOE Department
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Our team developed a diabetic foot ulceration clean device in order to improve a patient's ability to get a reliable and effective cleaning of these wounds
- Developed and implemented design strategies to meet project goals.
- A working prototype was developed through a year long class in which our team worked through several design checkpoints to make necessary adjustments to our device
- Programs such as SolidWorks, Adobe Software, and Arduino were used in this design process
Bioinstrumentation Design Project
Clemson University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Bioengineering w/ Conc. in Biomaterials
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2024
Skills
- SolidWorks Certified
- Problem-solving
- Revit Proficient
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Efficient Time management
- Versed in basic coding in Arduino & MatLab
Awards
- Recipient of the Hubbell Foundation Engineering Scholarship Endowment
- Recipient of SC Life Scholarship
Timeline
Clemson Senior Design Project
Clemson University BIOE Department
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bioinstrumentation Design Project
Clemson University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Lead Phlebotomist
Grifols - Biomat USA
05.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Bioengineering w/ Conc. in Biomaterials
Clemson University
Undergraduate Assistant for BTRL Lab
Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University
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