Qristie Quast
About Qristie Quast
Qristie Quast is a Sr Technician in Microbiology with extensive experience in various laboratories across the Netherlands. She has worked for notable organizations including Kite Pharma, Janssen, and Mentor Medical Systems, and has a background in Medical Microbiology from ROC Utrecht.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Qristie Quast has been serving as a Senior Technician in Microbiology at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for various microbiological testing and quality control processes. Kite Pharma specializes in innovative cancer therapies, and her expertise contributes to the development and production of advanced therapies.
Previous Experience in Microbiology
Before joining Kite Pharma, Qristie Quast accumulated extensive experience in microbiology across several organizations. She worked as a Technician at Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson from 2009 to 2012 and again from 2011 to 2012. Her role involved supporting laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, she served as a Laboratory Technician at Sanquin from 2017 to 2019.
Education in Medical Microbiology
Qristie Quast studied Medical Microbiology at ROC Utrecht, where she achieved a degree in Laboratory Technique from 2004 to 2007. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in microbiological practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various laboratory settings.
Early Career and Trainee Experience
Qristie Quast began her career with a trainee position at Wageningen University from 2004 to 2005. This role lasted four months and allowed her to gain practical experience in a research environment. Following this, she worked at CBS Fungal Biodiversity Centre as a Technician from 2006 to 2008, where she contributed to research on fungal biodiversity.
Work History at Mentor Medical Systems
From 2012 to 2017, Qristie Quast worked as a Lab Technician at Mentor Medical Systems in Leiden. In this position, she was involved in laboratory operations, supporting the development of medical devices. Her experience in this role further enhanced her technical skills and understanding of laboratory processes.