Egan O.

Experience

• Bioengineer I Taproot Medical Technologies · Full-time Dec 2023 – Mar 2026 2 yrs 3 mos Bothell, WA, United States • Performed cell culture and library management of multiple cell types, including primary cell extraction from rat spinal column and brain.
  • Experienced in data analysis with statistical modeling using descriptive stats, T-tests, and ANOVA.
  • Developed protocols for high-res imaging and immunohistology for verification of cell growth and
  morphological changes, respectively.
  • Implemented use of molecular dynamics via GROMACS, Swiss docking, and pymol for insulin projects
  with proprietary technology.
  • Regularly performed Histology/immunohistochemistry with H&E staining, Phalloidin, and Hoechst.
  • Created experimental design, protocols, and SOPs for all wet-lab experiments.
  • Performed cellular assays: LDH, Cell-TiterGlo, Alamar Blue.
  • Managed large scale dynamic cell culture experiments running for weeks to months.
• Research Assistant Wayne State University · Part-time Aug 2018 – Dec 2021 3 yrs 4 mos Detroit, MI, United States • Managed stock of growth media for cell culture of in vitro experimentation on lab-grown blood vessels.
  • Built 3D model to support visual aide of pulsating blood vessels for disease modeling.
  • Standardized lab protocols for contamination prevention in wet lab environment.
  • Trained undergraduate students in cell culture and contamination prevention.
• Lab Assistant CooperSurgical · Full-time Apr 2015 – Oct 2018 3 yrs 6 mos Plymouth, MI, United States • Trained new NGS scientists in DNA amplification and gel electrophoresis.
  • Utilized multichannel pipetting for 120% increase in efficiency of DNA amplification time.
  • Managed patient report preparation, leading to 15% reduction in time for report release.
  • Implemented electronic temperature control for 30+ units, preventing sample degradation.