Kate Young
About Kate Young
Kate Young is a Senior Specialist QA – Vector CMOs at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in microbiology, chemical testing, and GMP.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kate Young is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Specialist QA – Vector CMOs. In this role, she is responsible for quality assurance activities related to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) that handle vector production. Her work ensures that these processes comply with industry standards and regulations, maintaining the integrity and quality of pharmaceutical products.
Previous Roles at Bristol Myers Squibb
Kate Young has held several key positions at Bristol Myers Squibb. From 2018 to 2020, she worked as a Lead Investigator in the Syracuse, New York area, managing and leading investigations to resolve quality issues. Prior to that, she served as a Process Microbiologist from 2016 to 2018, focusing on microbial testing. From 2014 to 2016, she was a Validation Auditor in East Syracuse, NY, where she conducted audits to ensure compliance with validation protocols.
Early Career and Previous Employment
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Kate Young worked at Norwich Pharmaceuticals as a Chemist/Microbiologist from 2011 to 2014, where she performed both chemical and microbial testing. She also held a position as a Pharmacy Technician at Rite Aid Pharmacy from 2008 to 2011, providing her with foundational experience in pharmaceutical practices.
Educational Background
Kate Young studied at SUNY Oneonta, earning a Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from 2012 to 2014. She also attended Utica College, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from 2006 to 2011. Her academic background has equipped her with expertise in various analytical techniques and a solid understanding of biological sciences.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kate Young is skilled in utilizing various analytical techniques and equipment, including gel chromatography, electrophoresis, FT-IR, Raman, and Scintillation Counters. She has proven expertise in microbial testing, chemical testing, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Additionally, she is experienced in IR, Karl Fischer, Raman spectroscopy, refractive index, specific gravity, and aseptic techniques. Her proficiency extends to technical writing, data analysis, and authoring and reviewing scientific documents.