Christopher Callahan
About Christopher Callahan
Christopher Callahan is a Senior Manufacturing Technician at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in marine biology and has held various positions at notable institutions, including Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Synthetic Genomics.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Christopher Callahan has been serving as a Senior Manufacturing Technician at Kite Pharma since 2020. His role is based in Oceanside, California, where he contributes to the manufacturing processes within the organization. Kite Pharma specializes in cell therapy and is known for its innovative approaches to treating cancer.
Previous Experience at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Christopher Callahan interned at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for a total of two years, from 2011 to 2013, and again for eight months from 2013 to 2014. During his time there, he gained valuable experience in marine biology and biological oceanography, working in La Jolla, California.
Education in Marine Biology
Christopher Callahan studied Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography at the University of Queensland, where he completed a program in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography from the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying from 2010 to 2013.
Experience at Synthetic Genomics
Christopher Callahan worked at Synthetic Genomics as a Lab Technician from 2013 to 2014 and later as a Research Associate from 2014 to 2015. His roles involved contributing to research initiatives in La Jolla, California, focusing on genomic technologies.
Role at BASF
From 2018 to 2020, Christopher Callahan was employed at BASF as a Process Development Associate. In this position, he was involved in the development of processes related to chemical manufacturing in La Jolla, California.