Justin Sotolongo
About Justin Sotolongo
Justin Sotolongo is an Associate Bioengineer II at Bristol Myers Squibb in Warren, New Jersey, with a background in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Rutgers University.
Company
Justin Sotolongo is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as an Associate Bioengineer II. The company is located in Warren, New Jersey.
Title
Justin Sotolongo holds the position of Associate Bioengineer II at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, he leads flow cytometry training for new hires and organizes inter-departmental meetings with training modules to enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Education and Expertise
Justin Sotolongo earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in bioengineering and biomedical research.
Professional Background
Justin Sotolongo has a diverse professional background, having worked in multiple roles at Rutgers University, including Learning Assistant, Student Committee Chairman, Private Tutor, and Peer Mentor. He also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at The New Jersey Center for Biomaterials. Each of these roles contributed to his extensive experience in education, mentorship, and research.
Professional Responsibilities
At Bristol Myers Squibb, Justin Sotolongo is responsible for writing protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and efficient experiment execution. He also manages summer interns, proposing and designing their projects and serving as their direct report. Additionally, he is a member of the Intern Steering Committee, organizing events for summer hires.
Community Engagement and Training
Justin Sotolongo co-chairs the Celgene Pride Alliance Warren Chapter, where he has written transgender health benefits to ensure sensitive and understanding language. He also runs lunch and learns to educate the company on gender, sexuality, and LGBTQI+ news.