Dalena Lee
About Dalena Lee
Dalena Lee is a Laboratory Coordinator at Instil Bio, where she manages laboratory operations with a focus on cell therapy and immunotherapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA and an MBA from UC Irvine, and has previous experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Work at Instil Bio
Dalena Lee serves as a Laboratory Coordinator at Instil Bio, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she coordinates laboratory operations, focusing on the company's initiatives in cell therapy and immunotherapy. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards, which are critical for maintaining quality and safety in laboratory settings. Her work contributes to the advancement of innovative therapies in the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Dalena Lee earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of California, Irvine, at The Paul Merage School of Business, where she studied from 2020 to 2022. Her educational background equips her with both scientific knowledge and business acumen, enhancing her effectiveness in the biotechnology field.
Background
Before her current role at Instil Bio, Dalena Lee worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She began as a Sales Representative in 2018, where she worked for six months in Los Angeles, California. She then advanced to the position of Senior Site Specialist, serving from 2019 to 2021. These roles provided her with valuable experience in customer support and team collaboration, which she has applied in her current position.
Achievements
Dalena Lee has developed expertise in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) during her tenure at Instil Bio. This knowledge is essential for ensuring compliance with industry standards in laboratory operations. Additionally, her strong interpersonal skills, honed through her previous customer support roles, have enhanced collaboration within her team and improved client relations.