Emily Ferguson
About Emily Ferguson
Emily Ferguson serves as the Laboratory Operations Manager at ElevateBio, where she has worked since 2022. She manages a team of over 40 scientists and oversees various operational aspects, including budget management and Electronic Lab Notebook software.
Work at ElevateBio
Emily Ferguson has been serving as the Laboratory Operations Manager at ElevateBio since 2022. In this role, she operates from Waltham, Massachusetts, and manages a team of over 40 scientists within the Cellular Engineering team. Her responsibilities include acting as a liaison for various departments such as Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), procurement, warehouse, and facilities teams. Additionally, she oversees the management of Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) software and is responsible for managing the capital equipment budget for the laboratory.
Previous Experience at ElevateBio
Prior to her current position, Emily Ferguson worked at ElevateBio as an Associate Scientist II from 2021 to 2022. During her seven-month tenure in Waltham, Massachusetts, she contributed to various scientific projects and gained valuable experience in laboratory operations. This role helped her develop skills that she now applies in her current managerial position.
Education and Expertise
Emily Ferguson holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Chemical Biology from the same institution, graduating in 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both engineering and biological sciences, which is essential for her work in laboratory operations.
Management Responsibilities
As the Laboratory Operations Manager, Emily Ferguson is responsible for managing a significant capital equipment budget for the laboratory. She oversees the operational aspects of the laboratory, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and that the team operates effectively. Her role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.