Karen Murphy
About Karen Murphy
Karen Murphy is the Manager of Manufacturing Technology at Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York, specializing in upstream process and cell culture equipment.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Karen Murphy is currently serving as Manager, Manufacturing Technology at Bristol Myers Squibb in Syracuse, New York. In this role, she provides 24-hour on-call support to the manufacturing floor, ensuring continuous operations and quick resolution of issues. Her expertise in upstream process and cell culture equipment makes her a valuable asset to the manufacturing technology team. She also leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on change controls, CAPA, GEMBA, quality, safety, inclusion, and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Before her current role, Karen Murphy held several positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. In 2019, she briefly worked as Scientist, Manufacturing Technology Upstream in East Syracuse, New York. Earlier in her career, she was a Cell Culture Technician in Upstream Process Development from 2007 to 2009 in Syracuse, New York Area. These roles provided her with significant experience in cell culture and upstream processing that she now applies to her managerial role.
Past Roles at Kerry
Karen Murphy also has extensive experience from her time at Kerry, where she held multiple roles. From 2014 to 2018, she was the Global Technical Service Manager-Cell Nutrition in Beloit, WI, and prior to that, she worked as a Scientist from 2013 to 2014 for 9 months. Her earliest role at Kerry was as Cell Culture Applications Technologist from 2009 to 2013, based in both Ithaca, New York Area, and Beloit, Wisconsin. These positions allowed her to hone her skills in cell culture applications and technical service management.
Education Background
Karen Murphy's academic background is robust, with a focus on biotechnology and cellular biology. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Binghamton University, completing her studies from 2004 to 2007. She then pursued further education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where she studied Biotechnology and achieved a degree in Medical Biotechnology from 2013 to 2015. Her educational foundation has been instrumental in developing her expertise in manufacturing technology and cell culture.
Previous Role at Medical Biotechnology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Karen Murphy held a position in Medical Biotechnology at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2018 to 2019. During her 5-month tenure in the Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area, she contributed to advancements in medical biotechnology. This role added to her diverse portfolio of experiences across different sectors and enhanced her comprehensive understanding of biotechnology applications.