Jennifer Pena
About Jennifer Pena
Jennifer Pena is an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California, with a background in Marine Biology and extensive lab experience.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Jennifer Pena is currently an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in San Diego, California. In her role, she supports the research and development of life-saving medicines. She contributes to important scientific work that aims to advance healthcare and treatment options through innovative research.
Previous Experience in Scientific and Administrative Roles
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Jennifer Pena gathered diverse experience across various positions. She worked as a Temp. Resident Administrator at Bridge Property Management in Carlsbad, California, for two months in 2020. She also held a role as a Financial Aid Assistant at the University of California San Diego, working there for six months from 2019 to 2020. Jennifer further enhanced her laboratory skills as a Laboratory Technician at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, where she worked for a year in San Diego from 2019 to 2020.
Marine Biology Academic Background
Jennifer Pena studied at UC San Diego from 2016 to 2020, earning a Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology. During her academic tenure, she gained practical experience in sampling ocean water and dissecting marine snails. She also annotated videos of fish behavior as part of her lab work, contributing to the understanding of marine ecosystems.
Roles at UC San Diego
Alongside her studies, Jennifer Pena undertook various roles at UC San Diego. From 2017 to 2019, she worked as an OASIS 2Excel Peer Mentor, supporting fellow students. Additionally, she worked as a Financial Aid Assistant from 2019 to 2020, helping the university's financial aid office with various administrative tasks.