Mina Zomorod
About Mina Zomorod
Mina Zomorod is an Associate Scientist in Analytical Operations at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in compliance, quality assurance, and laboratory operations, contributing to significant improvements in operational efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Work at Kite Pharma
Mina Zomorod has been employed at Kite Pharma as an Associate Scientist in Analytical Operations since 2017. In this role, she has played a significant part in automation feasibility and onboarding projects. Zomorod has led cross-site initiatives for instrument and software installations across Kite Pharma's global network. Her responsibilities include managing capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects related to analytical operations and conducting environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, which encompasses Gram Stain, Sterility, and Endotoxin testing of final products. She has also contributed to cryopreservation and cell culture processes.
Education and Expertise
Mina Zomorod earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in analytical operations and quality assurance. Zomorod has developed expertise in critical quality attribute assays, where she serves as a Trainer and Subject Matter Expert. She is experienced in ISO 5 classified Aseptic Gowning and Aseptic Technique/Behavior, which are essential skills in her current role.
Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Mina Zomorod held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Health Scholar Orthopedic Department Coordinator at COPE Health Solutions from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Health Promotion Specialist at Seattle Children's for eight months during the same period. Additionally, she gained experience in customer service as a Sales Associate at Anthropologie and worked as a Scientist I at Eurofins for a year. Her diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set applicable to her current role.
Achievements
Mina Zomorod has achieved notable outcomes in her role at Kite Pharma. She actively participated in audit backrooms and defended records to auditors from compliance and regulatory agencies, including the FDA, EMA, TGA, and ICH. In 2020, she collaborated with Quality Assurance to eliminate overdue deviations, maintaining zero overdue deviations for three consecutive months. Furthermore, she contributed to a significant reduction in open deviations within the Quality Control Management department, achieving a 67% decrease.