Collin Mc Kenna
About Collin Mc Kenna
Collin McKenna is a Process Development Engineer at Evelo Biosciences, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in microbiology and fermentation, with previous roles at Evelo and Momenta Pharmaceuticals.
Work at Evelo Biosciences
Collin Mc Kenna has been employed at Evelo Biosciences since 2020, serving as a Process Development Engineer. In this role, he focuses on developing and optimizing processes to enhance the efficiency of biopharmaceutical production. Prior to his current position, he held several roles within the company, including Senior Fermentation Process Development Research Associate for 11 months in 2019 and Fermentation Process Development Associate from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Evelo Biosciences spans over four years, contributing to the company's research and development efforts in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Education and Expertise
Collin Mc Kenna earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Northeastern University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation in biological sciences, which is essential for his work in the biopharmaceutical industry. He possesses expertise in microbiology and fermentation, which are critical areas for his roles in process development at Evelo Biosciences.
Background
Before joining Evelo Biosciences, Collin Mc Kenna worked at Momenta Pharmaceuticals as a Laboratory Technician for six months in 2015. His experience in laboratory settings has contributed to his understanding of experimental processes and techniques. This background in various roles within the biotechnology sector has equipped him with practical skills applicable to his current work in process development.
Professional Experience
Collin Mc Kenna's professional journey includes significant experience in fermentation process development. He worked as a Fermentation Process Development Associate at Evelo Biosciences from 2016 to 2018, where he contributed to the advancement of fermentation techniques. His subsequent role as a Senior Fermentation Process Development Research Associate further enhanced his skills in this area before he transitioned to his current position as a Process Development Engineer.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional endeavors, Collin Mc Kenna is an amateur maker and an avid reader. His interests outside of work reflect a commitment to continuous learning and creativity, which may complement his technical skills in the field of biotechnology.