Kimberly Lane
About Kimberly Lane
Kimberly Lane is a Cell Therapy Specialist II at Kite Pharma with expertise in various laboratory techniques and a strong academic background in Biology from the University of California, Irvine.
Work at Kite Pharma
Kimberly Lane has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Cell Therapy Specialist II since 2018. In this role, she has developed expertise in various laboratory techniques and processes essential for cell therapy. Her responsibilities include performing complex procedures such as two-step PCR with the Bio-Rad Thermocycler and conducting agarose gel electrophoresis. She also manages tasks related to pooling and AmPure clean-up, which are critical before submission for Bioanalyzer quantification and Illumina Mi-seq sequencing.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Lane studied at the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from 2015 to 2018. During her academic career, she achieved a GPA of 3.964 and received the Outstanding Chemistry Student Award, as well as the Biology 1 Scholarship. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in biological sciences, which she applies in her current role and previous experiences.
Background in Fertility and Embryology
Prior to her current position, Kimberly Lane worked as an Embryologist at Coastal Fertility Medical Center for six months in 2018. In this role, she gained hands-on experience in various fertility procedures, including sperm processing for IVF and IUI cycles, oocyte retrievals, oocyte stripping, laser-assisted hatching, and embryo warming. This background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of cellular processes and techniques.
Laboratory Skills and Techniques
Kimberly Lane possesses extensive experience with laboratory tools and techniques, including IR Spectroscopy, DEPT NMR, DNA Electrophoresis, TLC/Column Chromatography, and gel imaging analysis using Bio-Rad Gel-Doc XR. She is proficient in clean room behavior and aseptic processing in an ISO5 environment. Her skills also include cell counts via nucleocounter, viral vector transduction, media preparation, and data entry using LIMS, adhering to good manufacturing practices.
Achievements and Awards
Throughout her academic and professional career, Kimberly Lane has received several accolades, including the American Chemical Society College Award for scoring in the 99th percentile on the organic chemistry exam. Her achievements reflect her dedication and proficiency in the field of biological sciences and chemistry.