Carson Western
About Carson Western
Carson Western is a QC Analytical Specialist at Kite Pharma, with a background in quality assurance and microbiology from Gilead Sciences and Melaleuca. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Brigham Young University - Idaho and a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Azusa Pacific University.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Carson Western serves as a QC Analytical Specialist at Kite Pharma, a position held since 2021. Located in El Segundo, California, Carson is responsible for ensuring the quality control of analytical processes within the organization. This role involves conducting tests and analyses to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Carson Western has extensive experience at Gilead Sciences, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist I from 2019 to 2021, focusing on quality assurance protocols. Prior to this, he served as a Quality Assurance Administrator and a QC Microbiologist Intern in 2016. Additionally, he held the position of Environmental Health Safety Specialist for five months in 2017 and worked as a Production Assistant for eight months in the same year.
Experience at Melaleuca: The Wellness Company
Before joining Kite Pharma, Carson worked at Melaleuca: The Wellness Company as a QA Laboratory Technician from 2018 to 2019. In this role, he contributed to quality assurance processes and laboratory operations, ensuring product safety and compliance with health standards.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Carson Western holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Brigham Young University - Idaho, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Azusa Pacific University, completing his studies from 2019 to 2022. This educational foundation supports his expertise in quality control and assurance within the biotechnology field.