Morgan Vasas
About Morgan Vasas
Morgan Vasas is a cGMP Operations Scientist I at Andelyn Biosciences, specializing in the production of recombinant Adeno-Associated Viral Vectors for clinical trials. Vasas has a background in Chemistry from The Ohio State University and has held various research and quality assurance roles in academic and industry settings.
Work at Andelyn Biosciences
Morgan Vasas currently holds the position of cGMP Operations Scientist I at Andelyn Biosciences, a role he has occupied since 2020. In this capacity, he operates and maintains facility equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) through calibration, validation, cleaning, and maintenance. He works with Mammalian Cell Line (HEK 293) to produce recombinant Adeno-Associated Viral Vector for Phase 1/2a Clinical Trials in Gene Therapy. His responsibilities also include developing and executing technical protocols aimed at assessing and improving process optimizations.
Education and Expertise
Morgan Vasas earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Research Distinction from The Ohio State University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2019. Prior to this, he attended The University of Akron, where he studied Chemical Engineering through the Post Secondary Enrollment program from 2014 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation in both chemistry and engineering principles, contributing to his expertise in cGMP operations and process optimization.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Andelyn Biosciences, Morgan Vasas gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst at T. Marzetti Company from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Research Scholar at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences for two months in 2018. Additionally, he held multiple positions at The Ohio State University, including Undergraduate Research Assistant and Student Aide in 2016, and Student Research Assistant from 2017 to 2019.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Morgan Vasas conducts data mining and statistical analysis on critical process parameters using tools such as Tableau and GraphPad Prism. His work focuses on enhancing process improvement and optimization. He develops and executes technical protocols to assess and improve process efficiencies, which contributes to a better understanding of process variables in the production of viral vectors for gene therapy.