Elena Merle

Experience

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  Rochester Institute of Technology

  Jan 2021 - now

  Leading a team of lab technicians, oversee all ISTA and ASTM testing for third-party clients. Communicate directly with the clients to create and schedule testing. Write and finalize lab reports to be returned for them to review. Following ISTA and ASTM procedures, perform various tests including vibration, compression and drop tests on packages from outside companies. Complete lab reports to provide feedback. Graded quizzes and exams and answered questions regarding scores.

  • Packaging Dynamics Lab Coordinator

    May 2023 - now

  • Packaging Dynamics Laboratory Technician

    Jan 2021 - May 2023

  • TA for Packaging Regulations Course

    Jan 2021 - May 2021
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  Henkel

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Packaging Engineer Intern

  While working with Package Engineers, participate and lead testing of package components, and assist in the design and development of project-related packaging components.

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  IDEXX

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

  Packaging Engineer Intern

  While working with cross-functional team members, design secondary and tertiary packages, research and propose new sustainable materials, perform and analyze thermal test profiles for cold chain packaging.