Mandy Lin
About Mandy Lin
Mandy Lin is a Manager at Kite Pharma, where she has worked in various roles since 2016. She holds a Master's degree from Harvard University and has extensive experience in bioengineering and research.
Work at Kite Pharma
Mandy Lin has held multiple positions at Kite Pharma, a biotechnology company specializing in cell therapy. She began her tenure as a Cell Therapy Specialist from 2016 to 2018 in El Segundo, California. Following this role, she transitioned to Senior Research Associate I from 2019 to 2020 in Santa Monica, California. Mandy then served as a Process Engineer II from 2020 to 2021, also in Santa Monica. After a brief period as Senior Process Engineer I from 2021 to 2022, she was promoted to Manager in 2022, where she continues to work. Her roles at Kite Pharma have involved significant contributions to the development and implementation of innovative therapies.
Education and Expertise
Mandy Lin has an extensive educational background in the sciences. She is currently pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies at Harvard University, with a focus on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, expected to complete in 2024. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Science from Pasadena City College from 2009 to 2012. This educational foundation supports her expertise in biotechnology and research.
Background
Mandy Lin's professional journey began in the service industry as a Cashier at Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. from 2008 to 2012. She later transitioned to various roles in scientific research and quality assurance. Notably, she worked as a Research Associate at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 2014 to 2016 and at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 2015 to 2016. Her diverse experiences in both research and engineering have equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role at Kite Pharma.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position at Kite Pharma, Mandy Lin gained valuable experience in various roles. She interned at Diamond Wipes International in 2014 and worked briefly as a Quality Assurance professional at Trident Seafoods in 2015. Additionally, she served as a Laboratory Analyst at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for five months in 2015. These positions contributed to her understanding of quality control and laboratory practices, enhancing her capabilities in the biotechnology field.