Cynthia Chong
About Cynthia Chong
Cynthia Chong is a Process Engineer currently employed at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in volleyball coaching and extensive experience in the biotechnology field, having held various roles at Kite Pharma since 2017.
Work at Kite Pharma
Cynthia Chong has held multiple positions at Kite Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in cell therapy. She began her tenure at Kite Pharma in 2017 as a Cell Therapy Specialist, where she worked for four years. In 2019, she advanced to the role of Cell Therapy Specialist II, continuing for two years. In 2021, she transitioned to her current position as a Process Engineer, where she has been employed for three years. Her roles have involved significant responsibilities in the manufacturing and development of innovative therapies.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Chong earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. She attended the university from 2013 to 2017, completing her studies in four years. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in the principles of biotechnology, which she applies in her current role as a Process Engineer at Kite Pharma.
Coaching Experience
Cynthia Chong has experience in coaching volleyball at Glen A. Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights, California. She served as the Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach for six months in 2013. Following this role, she became the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach in 2014, also for a duration of six months. Her coaching roles demonstrate her leadership and teamwork skills outside of her engineering career.
Career Progression
Cynthia Chong's career has shown a clear progression in the field of biotechnology and cell therapy. Starting as a Cell Therapy Specialist in 2017, she quickly moved up to Cell Therapy Specialist II in 2019. Her transition to a Process Engineer in 2021 reflects her growing expertise and responsibilities within Kite Pharma. This trajectory highlights her commitment to advancing her career in the biopharmaceutical industry.