Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald
About Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald
Tiffany Cummings McDonald is a GMP Senior Scientist with extensive experience in laboratory maintenance and microbiology. She has worked at various institutions, including BioReliance and The Dow Chemical Company, and holds multiple degrees in biology and microbiology.
Work at Andelyn Biosciences
Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald has been serving as a GMP Senior Scientist at Andelyn Biosciences since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices in the laboratory. Her work involves overseeing laboratory operations, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to the production processes within the organization. Located in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, Andelyn Biosciences focuses on advanced biomanufacturing and cell therapy solutions.
Education and Expertise
Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald holds multiple degrees in the biological sciences. She earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Biology from Delaware State University from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology at Lehigh University from 2014 to 2016. Her undergraduate studies were conducted at Central State University, where she studied Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in microbiology and cellular biology.
Professional Background
Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald has a diverse professional background in the biological sciences. She worked as an Associate Scientist III at BioReliance from 2018 to 2020 and served as a Laboratory Supervisor there from 2020 to 2021. Her experience also includes a position as a Microbiology Technologist at The Dow Chemical Company from 2017 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she gained laboratory experience as an Undergraduate REU Intern at James Madison University in 2009 and as a Summer Biomedical Training Mentee at the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2010.
Laboratory Experience and Skills
Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald has extensive experience in laboratory maintenance and microbiological practices. She is skilled in the production of media and the maintenance of bacterial cultures. Her background includes rearing model organisms and documenting scientific methods and materials. She has worked in collegiate laboratory settings, focusing on running experiments and assisting peers, which has contributed to her proficiency in laboratory operations and research methodologies.
Community Engagement
In addition to her scientific roles, Tiffany Cummings Mcdonald worked as an After School Program Associate at Public Allies from 2013 to 2014. This position involved engaging with the community and supporting educational initiatives. Her involvement in community programs reflects her commitment to fostering educational opportunities beyond her scientific career.