Maggie Wesberry Schmierer
About Maggie Wesberry Schmierer
Maggie Wesberry Schmierer serves as the Associate Director of Quality Control at Carisma Therapeutics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in assay development and cell culture, with a strong background in multi-color flow cytometry and ELISA.
Work at Carisma Therapeutics
Maggie Wesberry Schmierer has been serving as the Associate Director of Quality Control at Carisma Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she oversees quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the company, including Assay Development Manager from 2018 to 2020 and Senior Manager of Scientific Operations from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Carisma Therapeutics spans over three years, contributing to the organization's mission in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Maggie Wesberry Schmierer earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Louisiana State University, completing her studies from 1999 to 2004. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biotechnology from The Johns Hopkins University, studying from 2010 to 2012. Her expertise includes multi-color flow cytometry, assay development, and cell culture, which are critical in the field of biopharmaceutical research and development.
Background in Research and Development
Before joining Carisma Therapeutics, Maggie Wesberry Schmierer worked at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation in various capacities. She began as a Research Assistant I in 2007 and progressed through roles as Research Assistant II, Research Assistant III, and Laboratory Manager, accumulating experience over several years. Her background includes significant involvement in scientific operations and research, providing her with a solid foundation in laboratory management and assay development.
Technical Skills and Techniques
Maggie Wesberry Schmierer possesses strong technical skills in several laboratory techniques. She is experienced in multi-color flow cytometry, which is essential for analyzing cellular characteristics. Additionally, she has expertise in ELISA, a widely used assay for detecting and quantifying biological substances. Her skills in cell culture further enhance her capabilities in conducting experiments and developing assays in a controlled environment.