Jai Chandra

Experience

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  Orthopedic Training Center (OTC)

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Prosthetist Intern

  The Orthopedic Training Centre (OTC) in Ghana, founded in 1961 by Brother Tarcisius de Ruyter (SVD), is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping physically challenged individuals, especially children, lead independent lives. Through its orthopedic clinic, children's department, prosthetics workshop, and mobile unit, OTC annually assists over 6,000 people, providing affordable or free prosthetics and hope to those with physical disabilities.Role:• Specialized in the Trans-Tibial & Trans-Femoral Prosthetic workshop, applying expertise to refine prosthetic design and fabrication processes.• Spearheaded prosthetic material research efforts to advance the quality and functionality of prosthetic devices, resulting in improved fit and performance.• Elevated precision and comfort for patients by employing plaster casting techniques to create custom molds for prosthetic devices, ensuring an optimal fit.• Utilized patient interviews, examinations, and measurements to identify & recommend tailored prosthetic specifications, while also providing education & demonstrations to enhance long-term user satisfaction.Skills developed in role: Collaboration, Effective Communication, Organizational skills, CAD, Solidworks, Research skills, Interviewing skills, Empathy, Recording data, Data analysis Show less

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  Terumo Medical Corporation

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Operational Excellence Engineer Intern

  Terumo Medical Corporation is a renowned global healthcare company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of medical devices and solutions. With a strong commitment to innovation and patient care, Terumo has established itself as a trusted leader in the medical industry, offering a wide range of products that contribute to better diagnostics, treatment, and overall healthcare outcomes worldwide.• Successfully completed a 3-month summer internship at the Access Medical Device manufacturing plant in Elkton, actively mentored by the Operational Excellence Manager.• Acquired valuable firsthand exposure to the manufacturing environment of biomedical engineering products, actively participating in the implementation of yield enhancement systems and procedures.• Demonstrated strong collaboration with departmental leaders by contributing to organizational goal setting, strategic planning, and recommendations for improved personnel and raw material utilization.• Received recognition from Terumo's leadership team for problem-solving skills and provided regular activity reports to the Operational Excellence Manager, culminating in a final presentation to Elkton's TMC leadership team at the conclusion of the internship.Skills developed in role: Learnt how to use KPIs, Gemba, Bottleneck Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, 5-S, Data Collection/Analysis, LEAN tools, PFMEA, DFMEA, developed the ability to build interpersonal relationships within a professional, corporate environment. Show less

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  Dozee

  Jun 2024 - now

  Clinical Research Associate