Amanda Horst
About Amanda Horst
Amanda Horst is a Senior Electromechanical Engineer specializing in biotechnology at Smiths Detection in Baltimore, Maryland. She has extensive experience in the field, having previously worked at PathSensors, Inc. and the University of Maryland.
Work at Smiths Detection
Amanda Horst has been employed at Smiths Detection as a Senior Electromechanical Engineer in the Biotechnology division since 2020. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, she has contributed to the enhancement of biological sensing capabilities following the acquisition of PathSensors, Inc. Her role involves working on projects aimed at expanding detection capacity within the biotechnology sector.
Previous Experience at PathSensors, Inc.
Prior to her current role, Amanda Horst worked at PathSensors, Inc. for a total of two years. She served as a Senior Electromechanical Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and as an Electromechanical Engineer from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in the field of electromechanical engineering, contributing to various projects related to biotechnology.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Horst earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Bioengineering, focusing on the Biomechanics & Biomaterials Track, from the University of Maryland College Park. Her education spanned from 2012 to 2017, providing her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and applications relevant to her current work in biotechnology.
Research and Teaching Experience
Amanda has a background in research and education. She served as a Teaching Fellow at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a Biomedical Engineering Summer Internship at the National Institutes of Health in 2016. Her experience includes working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the same university, where she contributed to various research projects.
Internship Experience
Amanda Horst has completed multiple internships that provided her with practical experience in engineering. She interned at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory for three years, participating in both the College Qualified Leaders Program and the Science & Engineering Apprentice Program. These internships allowed her to develop skills in research and engineering applications relevant to her career.