Nicole Carlucci

Objective:

A challenging chemical engineering position with an emphasis in the areas of research and development tat will utilize both my theoretical and practical knowledge learned through my education and past employment opportunities.

Education:

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Major in Chemical Engineering, May 1997

Coursework: Process and Reactor Design, Process Control, Separation Processes, Environmental Studies, Biotechnology Lab, Fluid Mechanics, Reaction Kinetics, Genetics, Thermodynamics, Chemistry, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, English, Latin

Senior Design Project: Process Design of Vinyl Acetate Production Plant.

Activities and Honors: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), member Pennsylvania Triangle, science magazine, art editor/writer Inverse, literary magazine, contributor Philadelphia Mayor’s Scholarship Recipient.

Saint Maria Goretti High Scholl, Philadelphia, Pa
Graduated in top 1% of class with a GPA of 95.1/100, June 1993

Activities and Honors: National Honor Society President, Student Government Representative, Navy Challenge Cup First Place, Society of Women Engineers Certificate for High Honor, Tandy Technology Scholar, United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award

Experience:

Polyprobe, Inc. Philadelphia, Pa
Process Department, June 1997-Present

Prepare samples of plasmids for restriction digests with PstI and EcoRI enzymes. Prepare samples of cloned DNA to be run on a denaturing gel. Recover the single stranded DNA from the gel through the techniques of extrusion and elution.

Polyprobe, Inc. Philadelphia, Pa
Laboratory Research, Summer 1996

Performed experiments to clone and elgonate specific fragments of DNA strands to be later used in a highly branched DNA molecule used to amplify signal in nucleic blot tests. Prepared large quantities of plasmids for ultrapurification techniques.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia. Pa
Chemical Engineer Apprentice, Summer 1993

Incorporated into a team of senior personnel investigating a ship engine that failed during the Persian Gulf War. Tested engine oil on newly developed lubricating instruments that measure viscosity, total base number, fuel dilution, number of particles, and ferrous content. Summarized results in a written report and oral presentation to engineering staff and faculty at Widener University.

Naval Ship System Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mechanical Engineer Apprentice, Summer 1992

Compiled prerecorded data on a malfunctioning centrifugal pump aboard the Ticonderoga Class cruisers. Manipulated and examined data, in accordance with the Reynolds number and affinity laws, and discovered the pipe measurements to be too small. Summarized results in a written report and oral presentation to engineering staff and faculty at Winder University.