Julia Gaither
About Julia Gaither
Julia Gaither is a Research Associate III in Upstream Process Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc., with a background in chemical engineering and biomanufacturing. She has held various internships and positions at notable companies including Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and GSK, and has extensive experience in research and teaching roles.
Work at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Julia Gaither currently holds the position of Research Associate III in Upstream Process Development at Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio). She has been with the company since 2023, contributing to the development of biopharmaceutical processes. Her role involves working on upstream processes, which are critical in the production of biologics.
Previous Experience in the Biopharmaceutical Industry
Prior to her current role, Julia Gaither gained extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical sector. She worked at Pfizer as a Gene Therapy Rotational Development Program Associate from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she served as a Global Engineering Gene Therapy Intern at Pfizer for two months in 2020. Additionally, she interned at Novo Nordisk as a Recovery Engineering Intern from 2019 to 2020 and at GSK as an EHS Coordinator Intern in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Julia Gaither earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a concentration in Biomanufacturing from North Carolina State University, completing her degree in 2020. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Biomanufacturing Sciences from the same institution in 2021. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and biomanufacturing techniques.
Research and Teaching Experience
During her time at North Carolina State University, Julia Gaither was involved in research and teaching. She worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to various research projects. Additionally, she served as a BTEC Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2020 to 2021, assisting in the education of undergraduate students in biomanufacturing.
Student Engagement and Leadership
Julia Gaither was also active in student engagement during her studies. She worked as a Wiley Student Partner from 2018 to 2020 at North Carolina State University, where she collaborated with Wiley to promote academic resources and support for fellow students. This role enhanced her leadership skills and involvement in the academic community.