Kathy Perez

Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Immunotherapy

Monterey Park, California, United States

About

Biotechnology | Pharmaceutical Professional

Experience

  • Kite Pharma (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Technical Training Manager - Commercial Manufacturing
      2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Sr. Technical Trainer - Commercial Manufacturing
      Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Cell Therapy Specialist III (Lead) - Clinical Manufacturing
      Mar 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Research Associate II - III, Tissue Culture at DuPont Pioneer
    Feb 2010 - Dec 2014 · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Patent Pending: "Ochrobactrum-Mediated Transformation of Plants" Identify bacteria using mass spectrometry MALDI-TOF, Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Design cell transformation experiments (embryogenesis, organogenesis) Maintain cell culture line in liquid and solid media with various hormones Develop protocol which improved transformation efficiency by >50% Problem solve contamination of liquid media and improved media filtration protocol by >50% Electroporation of plasmids with into bacteria DNA extraction from tissue and bacteria Microscopy skills (light, florescence, digital) Well-kept notebook detailed with daily activities and observations Excellent daily practice of sterile and aseptic techniques with majority of work performed in laminar flow hood or biological safety cabinet (BSC)

  • Quality Control Analyst I, Clinical Quality Operations at Genentech
    Apr 2009 - Feb 2010 · 11 mos

    Ensure 20+ QC labs and equipment are maintained in compliance with company SOPs, EHS and cGMP regulations Implementation/creation of 150+ equipment logbooks for all clinical quality Record keeping of equipment alarms Electronically archive data onto central computer managing system database Excellent documentation and record keeping skills Initiation of deviations Performed environmental monitoring (EM) and collect air and surface samples for QC microbiology Maintain 5S system which improved efficiency and productivity of analyst Order, organize and maintain supplies for 20+ clinical laboratories from 4 different groups Filemaker Pro, Livelink, Trackwise, Microsoft Office, Google application

  • Research and Administrative Associate- Tissue Culture at Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc
    2007 - 2008 · 1 yr

    Plant organogenesis transformation and all related tissue culture activities for pineapple (Ananas comosus) Protocol development for cell transformation of banana (Musa sp.) Generated numerous transgenic lines of pineapples Preparation of antibiotics, hormones, media and reagents for cell culture Updated chemical inventory and MSDS folders as necessary Administer monthly safety inspection and gave quarterly safety presentations for all employees on site Track, order and organize all laboratory equipment and supplies Maintain office machinery such as scanner, printer, copier and computers Prepare hire and benefit packages for employees Submission of payroll using ADP to human resources department