Mckenna Merrill
About Mckenna Merrill
Mckenna Merrill is an Associate Scientist specializing in Cell Therapy Process Characterization at ElevateBio, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from the University of New Hampshire and has previous experience in biomanufacturing and research roles.
Current Role at ElevateBio
Mckenna Merrill currently serves as an Associate Scientist in Cell Therapy Process Characterization at ElevateBio. She has held this position since May 2021, focusing on the characterization of processes related to cell therapy. Her work involves analyzing and optimizing methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cell therapy production.
Previous Experience at ElevateBio
Before her current role, Mckenna Merrill worked at ElevateBio as a Biomanufacturing Engineer I, specializing in viral vectors from 2020 to 2021. She contributed to the development and optimization of biomanufacturing processes during her time in this position. Additionally, she briefly held the role of Biomanufacturing Engineer II in 2021, furthering her expertise in viral vector technologies.
Experience at Meridian Bioscience Inc.
Mckenna Merrill gained valuable experience at Meridian Bioscience Inc., where she worked as an R&D Contractor for one month in 2020. Prior to that, she completed an internship as an R&D Research Associate in 2019 for three months. Her roles at Meridian involved research and development activities, contributing to her foundational knowledge in the field.
Education and Academic Achievements
Mckenna Merrill graduated Magna Cum Laude with Interdisciplinary Honors in Bioengineering from the University of New Hampshire. She studied there from 2016 to 2020, focusing on Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. Earlier, she completed her high school education at Atlantic Coast High School, earning her High School Diploma from 2014 to 2016.