CHARLOTTE SZULKIN
Boston, MA |-| - | https://sites.google.com/husky.neu.edu/charlotteszulkin
EDUCATION
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MA
May 2025
Bachelor of Science Degree in Bioengineering, Concentration in Biomedical Devices and Bioimaging
GPA: 3.9
Honors: Dean's List (Fall-)
Activities: Nutrition Officer of Empower Lifting Club for Women; Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Relevant Courses: Biomedical Instrumentation, Systems, Signals, & Controls, Regulatory Aspects of Medical Devices
SKILLS
Experimental Design: SolidWorks, CAD Design & Documentation, Rapid Prototyping (FDM & SLA 3D Printing), User
Interface Design, Usability Testing, Risk Analysis, Design Inputs & Outputs, Laser Cutting, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Testing & Regulatory Systems: Validation & Verification Studies, Test Method Development, Mechanical Strength
Testing, Ex-Vivo Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Silicone Molding, FDA Regulatory Pathway Knowledge
Research & Data Analysis: Technical Report Writing, Data Analysis, Literature and Patent Review, GraphPad Prism,
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD (basic), C++ (basic)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANODYNE NANOTECH, BOSTON, MA
Biomedical Design Engineer Co-op
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Worked successfully in a small engineering team to design, reverse-engineer, and refine medical device prototypes in
SolidWorks, transforming conceptual designs into functional devices actively used in preclinical trials.
Leveraged silicone molding, CNC cutting tools, and 3D printing across diverse material types to iteratively prototype
a modular medical device platform, fine-tuning fabrication parameters to achieve high precision.
Conducted mechanical testing of prototypes prior to benchtop functional testing using ex-vivo models; evaluated,
presented, and discussed experimental data on weekly basis to inform future design improvements.
SERES THERAPEUTICS, CAMBRIDGE, MA
Formulations Development Co-op
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Jan 2024- June 2024
Jan 2023- June 2023
Refined capsule enteric coating formulations through trials under varying pH conditions, ensuring drug
disintegration, uniformity, and bacterial survival. Summarized data in laboratory reports for process refinement.
Enhanced Electric Spray Drying (ESD) processes by conducting particle size and moisture analysis tests to enhance
drug substance flowability and stability.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
HANDS-FREE STROLLER ATTACHMENT- NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, CAPSTONE
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July 2024- Dec 2024
Improved Strollrunner attachment by integrating biomechanics, ergonomics, and user research into iterative
SolidWorks prototyping and 3D printing, addressing user-reported comfort and stability issues.
Employed design evaluation matrices to prioritize key features and conducting market analysis to identify and
address gaps in competing products, aligning with sponsor requirements and user needs.
Executed performance testing using motion capture software and gyroscopic sensors, analyzing data in MATLAB to
validate enhanced mobility, reduced strain, and improved steerability, culminating in a patentable design.
MEDICAL DEVICE DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY SIMULATION- NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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Nov 2024
Developed comprehensive product concept for single-use, biodegradable vaginal speculum integrating patient
comfort features and managing a simulated product lifecycle from design to market launch.
Performed precise regulatory analysis for five international markets, delineating compliance requirements, device
classification processes, and estimated approval timelines for medical device market entry.
