Chuck Na
About Chuck Na
Chuck Na serves as the Innovation Manager at ATCC, where he leads the innovation program and identifies new opportunities in biotechnology. With a background in biology and extensive experience in policy and technology management, he has held various roles in organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Federal Laboratory Consortium.
Work at ATCC
Chuck Na serves as the Innovation Manager at ATCC, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he manages the innovation program, which focuses on identifying and translating new opportunities that align with strategic gaps and future business prospects in biotechnology. He engages with critical stakeholders to foster collaboration, partnerships, and investment mechanisms within the innovation program. His work is centered on actively seeking out new discoveries, startups, and opportunities that could influence the future of biotechnology.
Education and Expertise
Chuck Na earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Biology from The Johns Hopkins University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he pursued a Certificate in Policy Strategy from Brookings Executive Education, focusing on American Government and Politics from 2017 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in biotechnology and policy strategy.
Professional Background
Chuck Na has a diverse professional background in various roles within the biotechnology and policy sectors. Prior to his current position at ATCC, he worked as an Executive Board Member and Host Agency Representative at the Federal Laboratory Consortium from 2018 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Interagency Policy Specialist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology from 2016 to 2021. His experience includes roles as a Technology Manager at the University of Illinois at Chicago and as an Associate Talent Acquisition Agent at Story League, LLC.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ATCC, Chuck Na held several positions that contributed to his expertise in biotechnology and project management. He worked as a Technician/Project Manager at Meso Scale Discovery from 2007 to 2010 and as a Laboratory Scientist at Panbio Ltd for eight months in 2006. His early career included a role as an Associate Talent Acquisition Agent, Co-Producer, Host, and Performer at Story League, LLC from 2011 to 2014. These experiences provided him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.