Melissa Smith
About Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith is an Associate Scientist specializing in QC Flow at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a strong background in biological sciences and experience in the biopharma and biotech industries.
Company
Melissa Smith is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as an Associate Scientist in the QC Flow department.
Title
Melissa Smith holds the position of Associate Scientist specializing in QC Flow, primarily focusing on quality control within the cell therapy sector.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Smith has a robust academic background in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, having earned her Master of Science (MS) from Rutgers School of Graduate Studies (2018-2021). Before that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from the University of Michigan (2013-2017). Her education provides a strong foundation for her specialization in flow cytometry and cell therapy.
Professional Experience
Melissa Smith has accumulated diverse experience in various roles. She was a Clinical Operator in Tissue Manufacturing at Celularity Inc. in 2021, and a Clinical Team Member at Elevation Health Group for six months during the same year. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant/QC Tech at New Jersey Medical from 2018 to 2020 and served as College Guide/Americorps Member at College Now Greater Cleveland from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2017.
Skills and Qualifications
Melissa Smith specializes in flow cytometry within the cell therapy sector. She possesses excellent communication skills, essential for her quality control role. Her background in biological science and her professional roles have honed her abilities in project management and problem-solving in the biopharma and biotech industries. She is passionate about high-quality research, especially in the Biopharma, CRO/CMO, and Biotech fields.