Max Ezekiel
About Max Ezekiel
Max Ezekiel is a Process Development Engineer II at ElevateBio, where he has specialized in developing upstream processes for Lentivirus and AAV since 2019. He has a background in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and has held various roles in the biotechnology sector, including positions at Pfizer and Casebia Therapeutics.
Work at ElevateBio
Max Ezekiel has been employed at ElevateBio as a Process Development Engineer II since 2019. In this role, he has developed upstream processes specifically for Lentivirus and AAV. He is involved in transferring platform processes into a GMP environment and is responsible for setting up both process development and GMP lab spaces for capsid development and production. Additionally, he operates and organizes instrumentation essential for running processes related to Lentivirus and AAV.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Max Ezekiel worked at several organizations. He served as an Associate Scientist at Pfizer from 2016 to 2018, where he contributed to various scientific projects. He also worked at Casebia Therapeutics as an AAV Process Development Engineer from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he held positions as a Product Stewardship Intern at ERM: Environmental Resources Management in 2014, a Software Intern at Zappix in 2012, and a Laboratory Assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Max Ezekiel earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Biotechnology from Tufts University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and biotechnological applications. He completed his high school education at Newton South High School from 2007 to 2011.
Background
Max Ezekiel's career began with a focus on scientific and engineering roles. His early experiences include working as a Laboratory Assistant, which laid the groundwork for his later positions in process development. His internships and roles in various organizations have contributed to his expertise in process engineering, particularly in the biotechnology sector.