Darren Jackson
About Darren Jackson
Darren Jackson is a Senior Information Technology Manager at Instil Bio, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in laboratory informatics and data management, having held various roles in notable companies including Orbis Labsystems and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Work at Instil Bio
Darren Jackson has been serving as the Senior Information Technology Manager at Instil Bio since 2021. In this role, he has been involved in significant initiatives, including the planning and execution of a first-in-human study for next-generation engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). He has also contributed to the development of proprietary manufacturing technology for TILs. Additionally, he played a key role in integrating advanced data management systems to support clinical trials, enhancing the operational efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Orbis Labsystems
Prior to his current position, Darren Jackson worked at Orbis Labsystems as a Senior Informatics Consultant from 2015 to 2021. His tenure at the company lasted six years, during which he was based in Manchester, United Kingdom. His role involved providing expertise in informatics solutions, contributing to various projects that supported laboratory operations.
Career at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Darren Jackson began his career in the field of laboratory informatics at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he worked as a LIMS Analyst from 1998 to 2003. This five-year role took place in Altrincham, United Kingdom, and provided him with foundational experience in laboratory information management systems.
Education and Expertise
Darren Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Virology from the University of Warwick, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Computing from The Manchester Metropolitan University, completing his studies in 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in information technology and laboratory informatics.
Experience at UK Biobank and Abbott Informatics
Darren Jackson served as the Laboratory Informatics Manager at UK Biobank from 2007 to 2012, where he worked for five years in Stockport, United Kingdom. Before that, he was a Senior LIMS Software Engineer at Starlims, Abbott Informatics Europe Ltd from 2012 to 2015, contributing to software solutions for laboratory management in Sale, United Kingdom.