Karen Batistella
About Karen Batistella
Karen Batistella is a Cell Therapy Specialist II at Kite Pharma in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, with expertise in quality control of chemical processes. She has over six years of experience in laboratory roles and is bilingual in Portuguese and English.
Work at Kite Pharma
Karen Batistella has been employed at Kite Pharma since 2020. She initially held the position of Cell Therapy Specialist I+ for two years before advancing to Cell Therapy Specialist II in 2022. In her role, she is responsible for ensuring task prioritization and completion to meet defined turnaround deadlines and expectations in laboratory operations. Her work emphasizes collaboration and communication across departments, contributing to the efficiency of daily lab functions.
Education and Expertise
Karen Batistella studied at Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões, where she earned a Bacharel em Química Industrial from 2009 to 2013. She possesses expertise in quality control of chemical processes and products, as well as knowledge in medicine manipulation, which includes weighing, analyzing, and encapsulation. Her educational background and professional experience have equipped her with skills relevant to laboratory operations in the pharmaceutical sector.
Background
Before her tenure at Kite Pharma, Karen worked in various roles in Brazil and the Netherlands. She served as a Customer Specialist at Correios from 2011 to 2013 and worked as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician at Laboratory Tiaraju for seven months in 2013. Additionally, she was a General Assistant at EW Facility Services from 2019 to 2020. Karen moved to the Netherlands to expand her career and life experience, further diversifying her professional background.
Professional Experience
Karen Batistella has over six years of experience as a Laboratory Assistant in diverse sectors, including Pharmacy and Manipulation Pharmacy. Her roles have involved quality control and laboratory operations, where she has developed a strong foundation in chemical processes. Her experience across different organizations has enhanced her ability to facilitate lab functions and prioritize tasks effectively.
Language Proficiency
Karen is bilingual in Portuguese and English, which supports her ability to communicate effectively in diverse environments. She holds EU citizenship from both Italy and Brazil, allowing her to navigate professional opportunities across Europe and South America.