Beth Sutton
About Beth Sutton
Beth Sutton is a Senior Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb in the Greater Seattle Area with extensive experience in molecular analytics, gene delivery, and quality control.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Beth Sutton is a Senior Research Associate at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in the Greater Seattle Area. In this role, she applies her extensive expertise in molecular analytics, gene delivery, and quality control to advance the company's research initiatives. Leveraging her experience in both GLP and GMP environments, she plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research data and laboratory compliance.
Previous Positions at Juno Therapeutics and Immune Design
From 2019 to 2021, Beth Sutton worked as a Research Associate in Molecular Analytics/Gene Delivery at Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb Company, in Seattle, WA. Prior to this, she served as a Senior Quality Analyst at Immune Design from 2016 to 2019 and as a Senior Validation Specialist for six months in 2016. During her tenure at these companies, she honed her skills in quality control and compliance, significantly contributing to laboratory quality standards.
Long-Term Tenure at Amgen and Early Career
Beth Sutton worked at Amgen as a Senior Associate Scientist from 1998 to 2015, a period spanning 17 years. Earlier in her career, from 1983 to 1997, she was part of the Bristol Myers Squibb team, holding various roles such as Sr. Research Associate in Cell Line Optimization and Production, and Analytical Chemist. These positions allowed her to build an extensive skill set in cell line development, tissue culture, and bioassays.
Educational Background
Beth Sutton holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Washington University, where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her subsequent career in research and quality control within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Laboratory Compliance and Experimentation Skills
Beth Sutton has successfully established and maintained GLP compliance in bioassay and biological characterization laboratories. She is adept at converting development-level laboratories to comply with GLP regulations, managing BSL-2+ designated areas, and executing experimental designs (DOE). Her specific skills include cell line development, cloning, protein analytics, carbohydrate analysis, and the use of ELISA potency bioassays.