Ofir Stefanson
About Ofir Stefanson
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ofir Stefanson is currently employed as an Associate Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Redwood City, California. In this capacity, he contributes his expertise in the field of cellular and molecular biology. His role involves conducting scientific research and experiments, aiming to advance pharmaceutical and biomedical discoveries.
Previous Experience at Refuge Biotechnologies
Prior to his current position, Ofir Stefanson worked at Refuge Biotechnologies. He initially joined as a Research Associate in 2020, spending a year working on gene editing technologies. In 2021, he was promoted to the role of Senior Research Associate, albeit for a brief period of one month. During his tenure, he contributed significantly to the development and application of gene editing techniques.
Academic Background and Laboratory Roles at University of California, Santa Cruz
Ofir Stefanson holds both a Master of Science (MS) in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology (2016-2019) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (2013-2015) from the University of California, Santa Cruz. During his academic career, he took on multiple roles, including serving as a Graduate Student Researcher and a Yeast Molecular Genetics Lab Teaching Assistant from 2017 to 2019. His work focused on cellular and molecular biology, contributing to various research projects.
NASA Ames Research Center Contributions
Ofir Stefanson's experience at NASA Ames Research Center includes work as a Research Associate and an Intern/Lab Assistant from 2015 to 2016. His research mainly focused on space biology, contributing to projects that aimed to understand biological processes in space conditions. His work at NASA expanded his expertise in molecular biology and genetics, emphasizing the application of biological research in space exploration.
Mathematics Tutoring at Mathnasium
From 2011 to 2013, Ofir Stefanson worked as a Mathematics Tutor at Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center in the San Francisco Bay Area. During this period, he helped students improve their math skills by providing individualized tutoring sessions. His role involved teaching mathematical concepts, problem-solving techniques, and fostering a better understanding of mathematics among students.