Casey Wood
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Four years of experience in antibody drug conjugate upstream process development. cGMP laboratory experience in tissue processing and upstream antibody manufacturing. Possesses a M.S. pharmacology and a B.S. in biopsychology with emphasized coursework in neuroscience and pharmacology. Strong background in cell culture, aseptic technique, and knowledge of cellular metabolism.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate II, Upstream Process Development
Abzena
San Diego, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end client projects, developing protocols and executing formulation generation for mAb and Fab production to meet client specifications.
- Present project-generated data and relevant scientific innovative proposals to support recommended process changes.
- Analyzed run data and authored reports to optimize processes in alignment with client goals.
- Design and optimize experiments in partnership with scientists, improving data quality and accelerating project timelines
- Trained operators in process development and manufacturing environments to enhance consistency in executing technical procedures.
- Developed and programmed automated programs in ambr250 software to support Design of Experiment and accelerate process optimization.
Research Associate I, Upstream Process Development
Abzena
San Diego, USA
10.2021 - 05.2025
- Executed batch processes, inoculation, and maintenance of CHO-K1 and HEK-293 cell lines on single-use bioreactor platforms (ambr250, 2 L, 25 L, 50 L, 200 L) in Process Development and cGMP cleanrooms, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conduct the expansion of CHO-K1 and HEK-293 cell lines to support upstream development and production readiness.
- Executed sterile fills of drug substance for toxicological administration, maintaining aseptic technique throughout the process.
- Prepared and optimized media, feed solutions, and supplemental components to ensure reproducible culture performance.
Laboratory Technician
Gallant Pet, Inc
San Diego, USA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Executed aseptic tissue processing and cell extraction in a commercial GMP environment, maintaining strict compliance with quality and sterility standards.
- Conducted controlled cryopreservation of extracted stem cells, ensuring viability and consistency for long‑term storage and therapeutic use.
- Cultured adherent cells to facilitate expansion and development of master cell banks.
- Accessioned and processed canine, feline, and equine patient tissue samples to ensure accurate tracking and analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA09.2020
Skills
- Aseptic technique expertise
- Protocol development
- Scientific technical writing
- Mammalian cell culture techniques
- Data analysis
- Scientific writing
Timeline
Research Associate II, Upstream Process Development
Abzena
05.2025 - Current
Research Associate I, Upstream Process Development
Abzena
10.2021 - 05.2025
Laboratory Technician
Gallant Pet, Inc
01.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Pharmacology
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara