Team
At Northeast Biomedical, we’ve assembled a select and versatile team of mechanical, biomedical, electrical engineers, and materials scientists with deep technical knowledge and wide-ranging experience. This diversity allows us to scale project teams appropriately for each development phase—from early ideation to manufacturing transfer.
What sets our team apart is not only technical expertise, but the creativity, agility, and problem-solving mindset we bring to every project. We pride ourselves on finding effective, economically feasible solutions to even the most complex design challenges.
Collectively, our team brings over 275 years of experience in medical device R&D, product development, and contract manufacturing. Whether you're launching a new concept or refining a commercial device, we'll meet with you, navigate the process together, and identify the best path forward.
Leadership Team
Timothy Looney, M.S., M.B.A.
President & CEO
Tim has over 30 years of experience in medical device development, including scope definition, design, schedule and risk management, international operations, and quality systems. Prior to founding Northeast Biomedical, Tim held leadership roles at Creganna-Tactx Medical, CorNova. He has also held senior technical staff positions at several other companies.
He is also a Senior Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Massachusetts–Lowell, where he teaches courses in medical device design and new product development.
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of Massachusetts - Lowell | M.S. Mechanical Engineering – Northeastern | M.B.A. – Suffolk University
Philip Andrusin, M.S.
Vice President of Engineering
Phil leads engineering execution across NEB projects, with deep expertise in electromechanical systems and instrumentation. His background includes roles at Medica Corporation and EMC, and he specializes in sensor integration, microprocessor-based systems, and analog circuit design.
Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering (minor in Biomedical Engineering) – Northeastern University | M.S. Electrical Engineering – Tufts University
Elizabeth Nelson, Ph.D.
Director of Research & Development
Elizabeth is an engineer and project leader with a passion for early-stage innovation. Since 2003, she has focused on integrating Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) into medical R&D. Her ability to turn high-level concepts into structured development plans has guided many successful projects.
Education: B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering – University of Pennsylvania | Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science – Duke University
Jack O'Callaghan
Director of Business Development
With 25+ years of experience in medical sales, marketing, and training, Jack is responsible for building strong client relationships and ensuring project alignment with customer goals. Previously, he was VP of Sales & Marketing at LDI Medical and brings a strategic, hands-on approach to business growth.
Education: B.B.A Business Administration (Marketing) – University of Notre Dame
Jeremy Bernier
Director of Operations
Jeremy joined NEB in 2021 and oversees operations, systems, and cross-departmental coordination. Previously, he served as VP of Operations at Electrochem, supporting energy technologies for NASA, DOD, and DOE contracts. He also held administrative leadership roles at Woodard & Curran.
Education: B.A. – Salem State University
Yves Erilus
Business Development
Yves serves as the Business Development Representative, bringing over 20 years of sales experience. Now in his first year in medical sales, Yves is driving business growth by identifying and engaging new prospects. He is involved with product demonstrations, delivers tailored sales presentations, and works closely with potential clients to showcase our solutions. Beyond the sale, Yves supports the Engineering team to ensure a smooth transition and post-sales support in helping long-term revenue growth.
Education: BS in Criminal Justice minor in Legal Studies, University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Toni DeLuca
Technical Operations Supervisor
Toni brings extensive hands-on experience in regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong background in clean room assembly, instrumentation, and production operations. She collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams, contributing practical manufacturing insight that supports quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery across the product lifecycle.
Engineering Team
Athena Osbourne, M.S.
Principal Product Development Engineer/Engineering Manager
Athena has been with NEB since 2012, contributing to catheter design, instrumentation, and automation projects. She holds an Engineer-in-Training certificate in NH and previously worked with TE Connectivity and KMC Systems.
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of New Hampshire | M.S. Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology – University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Scott Hamlin
Principal Product Development Engineer/Engineering Manager
Scott is a forward-thinking engineer with more than 18 years of experience in medical device development including process development, design, product commercialization and project management. He has a diverse background with experience in both R&D and manufacturing with an acute sense of the importance of design for manufacturability early in the development process in order to set up for future successes in later product development phases.
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional Certification - Six Sigma Global Institute
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology – University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Roger Labrecque, MS
Principal Product Development Engineer
Roger is a medical device engineer with over 25 years of experience, holding 20+ U.S. Patents. He specializes in design control, product development, ePTFE processing and quality management systems, with a strong track record of leading teams developing innovative technologies. Roger brings a deep technical expertise and passion for advancing medical device performance and safety.
Education: B.S. Plastics Engineering – University of Massachusetts- Lowell | M.S. Plastics Engineering – University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Bill Siopes, M.Sc., MBA
Principal Product Development Engineer
Bill is a seasoned technical leader with over 20 years of experience in medical device development with expertise in plastics engineering, polymeric materials, and medical electronic equipment. His background spans R&D, manufacturing, and strategic operations, including IV therapy, respiratory devices, implants, and energy-based surgical systems.
He has built and led cross-functional teams across all stages of product development, from concept through FDA submission and commercialization. Bill has held leadership roles at Medtronic, Laborie, and several early-stage ventures. He is also a certified Design for Six Sigma Black Belt and RJG Master Molder.
Certifications & Affiliations: DFSS Black Belt (Medtronic) | RJG Master Molder | Industry Advisory Board Member, UMass Lowell BME & Tufts Gordon Institute | Industry Mentor at Innovate@BU | Massachusetts Innovation Network Mentor
Education: B.Sc. Plastics Engineering – University of Massachusetts - Lowell | M.Sc. Engineering Management – Tufts University | MBA Health Sector Management and Finance – Boston University
Mitch Baker
Senior Product Development Engineer
Mitch brings a background in both manufacturing and design, including tool & die development and complex electromechanical systems. His work includes test equipment, mold tooling, and plastic part design. Prior roles include Associated Environmental Systems, Smiths Connectors, and Carling Technologies.
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology – Wentworth Institute of Technology
Kaylin Donoghue
Design Quality Engineer II
Kaylin is a biomedical engineer with versatile experience in quality engineering across the full product development lifecycle. Her work spans design controls, risk management, verification and validation, supplier qualification, nonconformance investigations, CAPA, and quality system implementation in alignment with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820. She supports a wide variety of device types and development stages, contributing a thoughtful, risk-based perspective to regulatory compliance and quality strategy. Kaylin brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach that supports both early-stage innovation and ongoing manufacturing operations.
Education: B.S. Biomedical Engineering – University of Massachusetts - Lowell
David Kimball
Product Development Engineer II
Dave spent nearly 10 years as a dealership automotive technician prior to returning to school to pursue a career in engineering. Since joining NEB in 2024, he has been a strong resource for projects involving electromechanical, manufacturing and prototyping work.
Education: A.S. Automotive Technology - New England Institute of Technology; B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Southern New Hampshire University
Skylar Murphy
Product Development Engineer
Skylar supports NEB’s engineering team with a focus on design, prototyping, and early-stage product development. She recently graduated from UMass Lowell with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and brings a strong foundation in CAD, testing, and medical device design.
Certification: CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate)
Education: B.S. Biomedical Engineering – University of Massachusetts Lowell
Kellen Jordan
Product Development Engineer II
Kellen Jordan is a skilled engineer who spent two years at Axcelis Technologies designing electrical test systems for semiconductor equipment. Now, as a Product Development Engineer at Northeast Biomedical, he applies his expertise in circuit design and system integration to drive innovation in medical device development with precision and reliability.
Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering – University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Ethan Cohodas
Product Development Engineer III
Ethan is a mechanical engineer with a background in product sustaining and manufacturing within the medical device industry. He has led a CAD team supporting patient-specific orthopedic implants and instruments and has directed many IQ/OQ/PQ validations for injection molding processes in high-volume manufacturing of medical device, diagnostic, and drug delivery products.
Certification: CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate)
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering – University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Benjamin Walters
Product Development Engineer II
Ben is a mechanical engineer with a foundation in biological research and implantable cell therapies. His experience spans catheter design, instrumentation development, and statistical analysis. He has previously worked at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Langer Lab at MIT.
Certification: CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate)
Education: B.S. Biomedical Engineering – Wentworth Institute of Technology
Will Donohue
Design Quality Engineer
Will is a biomedical engineer with a concentration in cell & tissue engineering. He previously worked as a co-op for EnClear Therapies, focusing on medical device design and development. His work is mainly centered on quality engineering tasks in line with ISO13485 standards as well as supporting the engineering team with device testing.
Education: B.S. Biomedical Engineering - University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Katie Burke
Product Development Engineer
Katie is a mechanical engineer with co-op experience at Fresenius Medical Care and Ambri Inc., where she excelled by driving meaningful contributions to projects across the product development lifecycle. At Northeast Biomedical, she plays an active role in translating early design concepts and requirements into functional, testable designs and hardware.
Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University
Cheryl Bortnick, ME, CMDA, CQA, CSQE
Quality and Regulatory Specialist
Cheryl has over 25 years of experience in medical device quality and regulatory, including quality systems, regulatory submissions, design controls, risk management, software development, verification and validation, internal auditing, FDA inspections, Notified Body audits, etc. Prior to Northeast Biomedical, Cheryl held roles at large companies such as Roche Medical, Baxter Healthcare, and Boston Scientific as well as a number of mid-sized and start-up companies related to products performing Artificial Intelligence Imaging of human cellular material.
Education: B.A. Physics – Villanova University | M.E. Biomedical Engineering – Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Marcella Hartai
Product Development Engineering Technician
Marcella has hands-on experience working with a diverse array of medical devices from biomechanical systems to catheters. She supports a wide range of R&D activities including prototyping, experimental testing, and data analysis, contributing across multiple stages of product development.
Education: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from University of Massachusetts Lowell
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