Maria Lee
About Maria Lee
Maria Lee is a Validation Engineer at Kite Pharma in Urbana, Maryland, where she has worked since 2021. She previously interned as a Process Engineering Intern at AstraZeneca in 2019 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Work at Kite Pharma
Maria Lee has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Validation Engineer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing processes and systems meet regulatory and quality standards. Her work is pivotal in supporting the development and production of innovative therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. Kite Pharma, located in Urbana, Maryland, focuses on advanced cancer therapies, and Maria's contributions are integral to maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
Previous Experience at AstraZeneca
Before joining Kite Pharma, Maria Lee worked as a Process Engineering Intern at AstraZeneca in 2019. During her two-month internship in Frederick, Maryland, she gained hands-on experience in process engineering, contributing to projects that supported the company's pharmaceutical development efforts. This role provided her with valuable insights into the operational aspects of the biopharmaceutical industry.
Education in Mechanical Engineering
Maria Lee earned her Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She attended the university from 2018 to 2020, where she developed a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices. Her education equipped her with the technical skills necessary for her career in validation engineering and process improvement.