Andres Staben
About Andres Staben
Andres Staben is a QC Analytical Research Associate II at Kite Pharma, with a background in biology and neurobiology from UC Irvine. He has experience in various roles within the medical and research fields, including positions at PerkinElmer and UC Irvine School of Medicine.
Work at Kite Pharma
Andres Staben currently holds the position of QC Analytical Research Associate II at Kite Pharma. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to quality control and analytical research efforts in Santa Monica, California. His role involves ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products, aligning with Kite Pharma's commitment to advancing innovative cancer therapies.
Previous Experience at PerkinElmer, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Andres Staben worked at PerkinElmer, Inc. as a Senior RNA Extraction Technician focused on COVID-19 from 2020 to 2021. His tenure lasted for eight months in the Orange County, California area, where he played a key role in the extraction of RNA for COVID-19 testing, contributing to public health efforts during the pandemic.
Education and Expertise
Andres Staben earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a focus on Neurobiology from the University of California, Irvine, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education by completing a Postbaccalaureate Study in Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 2020 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in clinical research and quality control.
Clinical Research Experience
In addition to his role at Kite Pharma, Andres Staben has been working as a Clinical Research Specialist I at the UC Irvine School of Medicine since 2020. In this position, he is involved in the Center for Tissue Engineering, contributing to research initiatives aimed at advancing medical technologies and treatments. His experience in clinical research complements his analytical skills in quality control.
Community Education Involvement
Andres Staben has a strong commitment to community education as part of his career goals in the medical field. He has previously served as a Community Program Coordinator at UC Irvine, where he focused on educational outreach. His passion for addressing developmental and acquired diseases through medication development and research reflects his dedication to improving health outcomes in the community.