Jessica Hernandez
Arcadia,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Cell Therapy Specialist with 6 years of experience and a solid foundation in specialized tasks in the cell-based therapies, including T-cell research, cell manufacturing, and process development. Experienced in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), aseptic technique, quality control, and troubleshooting within laboratory and clinical settings. Adept at working with multidisciplinary teams to advance innovative therapies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Caregiver
Unemployment
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided assistance to medical appointments
- Cleaned, ran errands, managed weekly house keeping activities
Cell Therapy Specialist II+
Kite Pharma
El Segundo, CA
02.2018 - 09.2024
- Performed all tasks associated with the manufacturing of clinical and commercial products following batch records and standard operating procedures (SOP's)
- Strictly complied with SOPs and cGMP regulations, accurately completed documentation associated with clinical and commercial manufacturing operations
- Experience with handling and propagation of human primary cells, T-cells
- Executed GMP runs in close collaboration with Product Sciences, Material Management, and Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Conducted the qualification and validation of new equipment and processes, ensuring readiness for GMP production.
- Prepare and review technical documentation, including batch records, process flow diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Contributed to troubleshooting of clinical and commercial manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
- Assisted in investigations required to manage deviations
Microbiologist
Bioscreen Testing Services
Torrance, CA
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Microbial identification testing for identifying bacteria/molds/yeast for client samples, pharmaceutical
- Performed antimicrobial effectiveness testing of samples
- Reported sterility results for pharmaceutical products and other client samples
- Lead technicians and microbiologists in preparation for various microbial testing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05.2014
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance (FDA)
- Cell Therapy Manufacturing & Process Development
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Microsoft programs (MS Word, Excel, etc)
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Staff Training
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Full-Time Caregiver
Unemployment
03.2025 - 01.2026
Cell Therapy Specialist II+
Kite Pharma
02.2018 - 09.2024
Microbiologist
Bioscreen Testing Services
02.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
University of California, Merced