Aaron Gaylord is seeking a co-op position in biomedical or general engineering available from May to December 2016. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, expected to graduate in May 2019, and has an Associate of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Bunker Hill Community College. His relevant coursework includes fluid mechanics, biomaterials science, biomechanics, and cell and molecular biology. For projects, he has worked on analyzing antibiotic resistance gene recombination through restriction enzyme digestion and DNA ligation, and measuring cell viability and adhesion for 3T3-L1 fibroblasts seeded on various materials. His skills include aseptic techniques, cell culturing, microscopy, gel electrophoresis

1. AARON GAYLORD
ajg1307@g.rit.edu
(585)-524-7029
Objective
To obtain co-op employment in the field of Biomedical and general engineering. Available May-
December 2016.
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering Expected May 2019
GPA: 3.05/4.00
Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA
Associates of Science, Biomedical Engineering August 2012 – May 2015
Relevant Courses
Fluid Mechanics University Physics I & II
Biomaterial Science Multivariable & Vector Calculous
Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Differential Equations
Biosystems Process Analysis Analytical Chemistry I & II
Biomechanics & Biomaterials Lab Cell and Molecular Biology I & II with Lab
Projects
Recombination of Antibiotic Resistance Genes: Analysis of Restriction Digestion
reactions and DNA ligation
 Demonstrated how restriction enzyme digestion takes advantage of naturally occurring
enzymes that cleave DNA at specific sequences.
 Introduced the foreign plasmid (pAK plasmid) into E.coli then use that bacteria to amplify
the plasmid in order to make large quantities of it.
Cytocompatibility and Cell Adhesion of 3T3-L1 Fibroblasts
 Seed cells onto a variety of materials and determine viability.
 Measure adhesion of cells onto a variety of coated surfaces.
Skills
Laboratory
 Aseptic – sterile techniques in accordance to hood regulations.
 Culturing/maintaining suspension and adherent cell lines: P388, PC12, CHO, and Glial.
 Proficient with inverted, florescent based, and confocal microscopy.
 Preparation of adherent cells with dyes to image cell structure.
 Gel electrophoresis.
Technical
 Design biomechanical experiments involving air muscle powered arm models.
 Electromyography.
 Analysis of material properties under axial loads using Young’s modulus and Poisson’s
Ratio.
 Proficient in Excel with general knowledge of MATLAB, PowerLab26T, and Fusion 360.