Eric Ayala
About Eric Ayala
Eric Ayala is a Quality Control Microbiology Manager at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in quality control and microbiology, having held various positions at companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Gilead Sciences, and Dendreon.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Eric Ayala serves as the Quality Control Microbiology Manager at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees microbiological quality control processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. His responsibilities include managing a team, implementing quality assurance protocols, and maintaining the integrity of microbiological testing procedures.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
Prior to his current role, Eric Ayala worked at Kite Pharma as a QC Microbiology Senior Supervisor from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, he was responsible for supervising microbiological testing and ensuring that all quality control measures met the required specifications. His experience at Kite Pharma contributed to his expertise in quality control within the biotechnology sector.
Experience at Gilead Sciences
Eric Ayala has extensive experience at Gilead Sciences, where he held multiple positions over a span of several years. He worked as a QC Microbiologist from 2000 to 2001 and progressed to roles such as QC Microbiologist III from 2002 to 2007, and QC Microbiology Supervisor from 2006 to 2011. His roles involved overseeing microbiological testing and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Educational Background
Eric Ayala earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California State University, Fullerton, where he studied from 1992 to 1998. This educational foundation provided him with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career in quality control and microbiology.
Career Timeline
Eric Ayala's career spans multiple roles in quality control and microbiology across various organizations. He began his career as a Chemist at Praxair in 1999, followed by positions at Gilead Sciences, Dendreon, Johnson & Johnson, and finally returning to Kite Pharma. His diverse experience in the field has contributed to his current expertise as a Quality Control Microbiology Manager.