Sarah Eyer

Thesis supervisor: Daniel Summerer • Investigating protein-DNA interactions involving epigenetic cytosine modifications • Performed molecular biology techniques including protein expression, mammalian cell culture, and DNA-protein binding assays • Optimized experimental procedure for DNA–protein interaction assays

•Responsible for developing and executing injection molded parts for product sustainment, development, and value improvement through supply chain updates •Responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement a plan to ensure injected molded components meet design specifications and decide on preferred external suppliers •Use SolidWorks to consult suppliers on mold designs to ensure components meet design specifications

•Worked on multifunctional teams to validate new operations equipment for medical device production •Optimized process workflow to meet daily, weekly, and yearly production goals •Subject matter expert for data operations in the metals core technology department. Developed multiple tools to visualize and provide easier access to process data for optimization purposes •Leadership: Data operations focal point, value improvement projects department leader, lean business practices committee leader (site wide)

• Modelled manufacturing equipment using Aspen to evaluate capacity, performance, and emissions • Evaluated relief valve compliance using simulations • Supported installation of new reactors through GMP processes, including preparation of PFDs and P&IDs • Contributed to capital and process improvement projects

Run Plant Engineer in the Resins Plant • Tested the performance and feasibility of new column packing material to improve column lifespan • Troubleshooted pump failures and enhanced performance by modifying steam source, allowing an increase in production rates by up to 100 kilograms per hour and reducing overall process downtime • Implemented recipe tracking system to aid in analysis of process steps and overall batch consistency

• Applied Six Sigma techniques to analyze and improve Spreadsheet Validation; reduced process time by greater than 25% • Applied FMEA to mitigate risks for battery, connector, and welding processes, ensuring compliance and risk validation rigor • Updated and reviewed over 40 measurement system analysis ensuring FDA compliance and analytical accuracy

Research assistant in a lab studying the short term and long term effects of chronic pain medications: • Performed mechanical withdrawal and heat latency testing for the Resolvin D1 control group • Gathered baseline information and executed blind experimental testing: Determined differences between the effects of intrathecal injections for two Resolvin drug variants