Caroline Kittinger
About Caroline Kittinger
Caroline Kittinger is a Process Engineer III at Kite Pharma, specializing in downstream technology transfer and protein purification development. She has a background in biotechnology and has held various positions at AstraZeneca and MedImmune, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Caroline Kittinger serves as a Process Engineer III at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. Located in Frederick, Maryland, she is involved in various engineering processes critical to the biotechnology sector. Her role emphasizes the application of her expertise in downstream technology transfer and protein purification development. Kittinger is recognized for her ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, where she effectively meets deadlines with minimal supervision.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Prior to her current role, Kittinger worked at AstraZeneca for a total of three years in various capacities. She began as a Research and Development Associate II from 2017 to 2020, followed by a position as Associate Scientist I from 2019 to 2020, and then as Associate Scientist II from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she successfully led teams and utilized her interpersonal and organizational skills to contribute to the company's research initiatives.
Experience at MedImmune
Before her time at AstraZeneca, Kittinger worked as a Research Associate I at MedImmune from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she gained valuable experience in the biotechnology field, focusing on high-throughput technologies and conjugations. Her work at MedImmune laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Kittinger holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology with a specialization in Regulatory Affairs from the University of Maryland University College, which she completed from 2018 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from the University of Central Florida, graduating in 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in writing process descriptions, sample and testing plans, and Bills of Materials (BoMs).