Lily Yang
MAMMOTH BIOSCIENCES
El Monte,CA
24
years of professional experience
Results-driven cell culture specialist with hands-on experience across human, mouse, and hamster cell lines for research and clinical trials. Expertise in developing cGMP/GLP-compliant cell banks and systems for efficient documentation of cell culture activities. Proficient in propagation using Tcan-Fluent and Integra Viaflo, and conducting cell-based assays including ELISA and RT-PCR mycoplasma testing.
Work History
Senior Associate Scientist
1 Year- Established and managed Mammoth's cell culture core facility, ensuring consistent delivery of viable cells to meet operational requirements.
- Directed cell culture management operations for 50+ internal users, overseeing daily orders of over 100 plates, flasks, vials, and same-day cells.
- Designed and implemented robust cell banking protocols for 18 cell lines to maintain high standards of documentation and quality assurance from registration to final cell plates or flasks in the benching system.
Senior Associate Scientist
3 Years- Generated high quality syngeneic and xenograft cell lines for in vivo tumor studies with high viability and accurate counts within target time frame.
- Supported over 110 in vivo pharmacology studies annually involving almost 200 tumor cell lines, collaborating with departments to meet their cell line requirements.
- Established and documented departmental and Redwood City site cell banks, creating searchable records for cell line-specific data (origin, passage history, growth characteristics) to facilitate future access.
- Maintained proactive communication with cell users, customizing detailed plans for cell availability, counts, and pre-implant testing to streamline cross-functional collaboration.
- Modified approaches to align with team objectives and enhance overall productivity.
- Managed cross-functional teams to streamline project timelines and improve workflow processes.
Cell Culture Specialist
3 Months- Isolated T-cells from patients' blood using closed-system processing (Miltenyi device system) to produce CAR T-cells for therapy.
- Executed daily CAR T-cell therapy operations within aseptic processing environments to maintain compliance with CGMP standards.
QA/QC Specialist
1 Year- Authored QC report and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for timely cell line release, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Expanded 150+ antibody/protein expressed cell lines for BMS Redwood City site, enhancing capabilities in cell expansion, feeding, harvesting, and cell banking.
- Facilitated training sessions for new and existing employees on cell culture techniques, improving team proficiency and consistency.
- Performed CELSIS testing, RT-PCR mycoplasma test. Received and processed antibody testing and distribution to internal and external users.
Senior Associate Scientist
1 Year 9 Months- Managed and coordinated the maintenance of 70 diverse cell lines, delivering essential cell plates and flasks to support research initiatives and CTL applications.
- Collaborated with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) team to implement strategies for improving safety compliance.
- Developed and implemented training programs for junior scientists, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and elevates team performance.
Senior Associate Scientist
12 Years 11 Months- Oversaw the timely production and delivery of high-quality cell plates and flasks to support research and development as well as clinical trial initiatives.
- Conducted development of cell-based assays, focusing on integration of new cell culture devices and ensuring accuracy through cell counter validation.
- Coordinated cell banking and scheduling of cell culture activities to ensure compliance with CGMP/GLP regulations.
Education
B.S. - Biology
Accomplishments
- Successfully established a high-quality cell banking system from the ground up, consistently achieving over 90% post -thaw cell viability and creating sufficient cell inventory to support the company's research and production needs for the next seven years.
- Invited to return by both BMS and Medimmune due to consistently delivering high-quality work that had a lasting positive impact on downstream research and project execution.
Timeline
Senior Associate Scientist
MAMMOTH BIOSCIENCES
07.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Senior Associate Scientist
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
06.2021 - 06.2024Read More
Cell Culture Specialist
MILTENYI
10.2019 - 01.2020Read More
QA/QC Specialist
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
11.2017 - 11.2018Read More
Senior Associate Scientist
ASTRAZENECA
01.2016 - 10.2017Read More
Senior Associate Scientist
MEDIMMUNE
01.2002 - 12.2014Read More
Jilin University
B.S. from Biology
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FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
- Received over 80 Bravo Awards, Bristol Myers Squibb, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
- Director's Award for “Commitment and dedication for Flu/PIV/RSV development and clinical studies,” Medimmune, September 6, 2012
- Director's Award for Effective Situational Leadership, Medimmune, April 25, 2012
- VP Award for “Outstanding performance and lasting contribution for a sustained and high-quality cell culture support,” Medimmune, March 2008.