Christopher Maravilla
San Diego,CA
Summary
Lab Manager and Research Associate with over 3 years of experience enhancing cell therapy, immunology, and translational research workflows. Proficient in cell separation, flow cytometry, and GMP-compliant laboratory operations utilizing Miltenyi Biotec platforms (CliniMACS Prodigy, MACSQuant, Tyto). Demonstrated expertise in independently executing R&D projects, supporting customer-facing applications, and ensuring compliant, high-performing laboratory environments. Experienced Lab Manager with expertise in cell separation, GMP-aligned testing, and laboratory operations management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager
Miltenyi Biotec
San Diego, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead internal and HQ-driven research projects to develop, optimize, and validate custom CliniMACS Prodigy applications.
- Design and execute experimental workflows beyond routine testing, including troubleshooting complex system behavior and optimizing protocols for reliability and reproducibility.
- Perform GMP testing following approved SOPs; confirm process readiness prior to customer delivery after successful RUO testing.
- Support and coordinate customer/internal trainings, including advanced Ficoll separations, staining, viability assessments, and calculations for single-cell suspensions.
- Execute cell isolation, culture, and maintenance workflows ensuring functionality, viability, and consistency.
- Oversee lab operations including inventory management, reagent readiness, and equipment availability.
Lab Technician
Miltenyi Biotec
San Diego, USA
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed routine buffer testing on CliniMACS Prodigy to verify application readiness.
- Monitored instrument performance and documented errors, warnings, and deviations; communicated findings to senior staff.
- Supported daily lab operations including cell separation, staining, and aseptic handling.
- Maintained lab organization, equipment readiness, and inventory accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
University of California
Merced05.2021
Skills
- Cell separation and isolation (MACS-based, Ficoll)
- Cell culture and maintenance
- Flow cytometry staining and analysis
- Aseptic technique and sample handling
- Single-cell suspension preparation
- SOP-driven workflows
- GMP-aligned testing and validation
- Inventory and laboratory operations management
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Highly Proficient
Timeline
Lab Manager
Miltenyi Biotec
01.2023 - Current
Lab Technician
Miltenyi Biotec
07.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bioengineering
University of California