Lorenzo D.
About Lorenzo D.
Lorenzo D. is a Senior Process Engineer in Manufacturing Technical Services, currently employed at Instil Bio since 2021. He has a diverse background in the biopharmaceutical industry, having held various engineering and scientific roles at companies such as Kite Pharma, Atara Biotherapeutics, and Baxter International.
Current Role at Instil Bio
Lorenzo D. serves as a Senior Process Engineer in Manufacturing Technical Services at Instil Bio. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's manufacturing processes and technical services for a duration of three years. His role involves overseeing and optimizing manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing process improvements.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to his current position, Lorenzo worked at Kite Pharma as a Process Engineer II for seven months in 2018. His responsibilities included supporting the development and implementation of manufacturing processes in the biopharmaceutical sector. This experience provided him with valuable insights into the complexities of bioprocessing.
Professional Background in Biotech
Lorenzo has a diverse background in the biotechnology field, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Senior Engineer in Technical Services at Atara Biotherapeutics for four months in 2021 and previously served as an Engineer in Technical Services at the same company for two years from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include positions at Baxter International Inc. and Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, where he gained extensive experience in manufacturing and formulation.
Educational Qualifications
Lorenzo D. holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from the College of the Canyons, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his education at California State University-Channel Islands, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2010 to 2012. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in engineering and technical services within the biotechnology industry.
Early Career Development
Lorenzo began his career as a Manufacturing Associate I at Baxter International Inc. from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as a Scientist III in Formulation at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories for three years, and as a Research Associate at Integrity Bio for five months in 2015. Additionally, he gained research experience as a Student Researcher at CSU Channel Islands from 2011 to 2013, which contributed to his professional development in the field.