Jessica O'day
About Jessica O'day
Jessica O'Day is a Manager of Process Engineering at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2016. She has authored standard operating procedures and has previous experience as a Quality Analyst at Baxalta and as an Engineering Intern at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Work at Kite Pharma
Jessica O'day has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2016, where she holds the position of Manager, Process Engineering. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing engineering processes related to the manufacturing of cell therapies. She has contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, specifically for the receipt and accession of frozen peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Additionally, she has initiated deviations to investigate issues related to raw materials, manufacturing, and quality systems.
Previous Experience at Baxalta
Prior to her current role, Jessica O'day worked at Baxalta as a Quality Analyst from 2013 to 2016. During her three years in this position, she was based in Thousand Oaks, California. Her responsibilities included ensuring compliance with quality standards and contributing to the overall quality management system within the organization.
Internship at University of California, Santa Barbara
Jessica O'day gained early experience as an Engineering Intern in the Lab of Dr. O'Malley at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She held this internship from 2012 to 2013 for a duration of nine months. This role provided her with foundational skills in engineering and research, contributing to her professional development in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jessica O'day earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in process engineering and quality analysis within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.