Melissa Holstein
About Melissa Holstein
Melissa Holstein is the Manager of Downstream Process Development at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, with extensive experience in bioprocessing and a strong background in chemical engineering.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Melissa Holstein currently serves as Manager, Downstream Process Development at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. Her role involves overseeing and managing the downstream process development workflows, ensuring the efficiency and efficacy of biologic production processes. This position leverages her extensive experience in the field and highlights her leadership within the company.
Career at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before becoming Manager, Downstream Process Development, Melissa Holstein worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb as a Senior Scientist in the same department from 2018 to 2019. During this period, she focused on developing and optimizing downstream processes for biological products, contributing to the company's advancement in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Her promotion to manager reflects her expertise and significant contributions to the team.
Experience at EMD Millipore
Melissa Holstein held multiple roles at EMD Millipore, enhancing her expertise in next-generation bioprocessing and chromatography R&D. From 2017 to 2018, she worked as a Senior Scientist in Next Generation Bioprocessing and earlier as a Chemical Engineer in the same area from 2016 to 2017. She also served as an Applications Engineer in Chromatography R&D from 2012 to 2016. These roles allowed her to work on cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, advancing her proficiency in bioprocessing.
Academic Contributions at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Melissa Holstein contributed to the academic community as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she shared her industry knowledge and experience with students, helping to bridge the gap between academic theories and practical applications in chemical engineering and bioprocessing.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Melissa Holstein completed her higher education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2004 to 2008. Her rigorous academic training laid a solid foundation for her subsequent professional achievements in chemical engineering and bioprocessing.