Lafee Pathammavong
About Lafee Pathammavong
Lafee Pathammavong is a Sample Management professional at Bristol Myers Squibb with a background in healthcare billing and pharmaceutical operations.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Lafee Pathammavong currently holds a position in Sample Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Devens, Lafee contributes to the company's biomanufacturing processes, ensuring that sample integrity and quality control standards are maintained. This role within the biotechnology field marks his transition to a technical position after accumulating experience in various healthcare-related roles.
Previous Experience at Regional Home Care
Prior to his current position, Lafee worked at Regional Home Care as a Medicare/Medicaid Billing Analyst from 2015 to 2022. During his 7-year tenure in Leominster, Massachusetts, he developed extensive skills in healthcare billing and insurance processes. His work involved managing Medicare and Medicaid claims, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and optimizing billing operations.
Certified Pharmacy Technician at CVS Health
Lafee Pathammavong gained hands-on pharmaceutical experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at CVS Health. He worked in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from 2012 to 2015. During his 3-year tenure, he was responsible for preparing and dispensing medications, providing customer service, and managing pharmacy inventory. This role provided him with practical insights into the pharmaceutical industry.
Educational Background in Biotechnology and Biology
Lafee Pathammavong has a strong educational foundation in biotechnology and biology. He earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing from Mount Wachusett Community College, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which he completed in 2011. His academic journey also includes studies at Fitchburg State University and Fitchburg High School, where he focused on general biology.
Transition to Biotechnology Industry
Since 2022, Lafee has been working in the biotechnology field. His current role in sample management at Bristol Myers Squibb marks a significant transition from his previous experience in healthcare billing. Leveraging his background in biology and biotechnology, Lafee is now contributing to the technical aspects of biomanufacturing processes. This transition underscores his adaptability and commitment to advancing in the biotechnology industry.