Saleh Kassem, Ms
About Saleh Kassem, Ms
Saleh Kassem is a Senior Quality Engineer currently employed at Kite Pharma since 2022. He has a background in engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UC Irvine and a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach.
Work at Kite Pharma
Saleh Kassem serves as a Senior Quality Engineer at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on ensuring product quality and compliance within the biopharmaceutical sector. Kite Pharma is known for its innovative therapies in the field of cell therapy, particularly for cancer treatment. Kassem's responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes and implementing quality control measures to meet industry standards.
Previous Experience at CAI
Before joining Kite Pharma, Saleh Kassem worked as a Senior Engineer at CAI from 2021 to 2022 in Irvine, California. His role involved providing engineering support and ensuring compliance with quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry. Kassem's experience at CAI contributed to his expertise in quality engineering and regulatory compliance.
Career at Par Pharmaceutical
Saleh Kassem's tenure at Par Pharmaceutical spanned several roles from 2016 to 2021. He began as a Manufacturing Specialist for one year, where he focused on production processes. He then transitioned to the role of Validation and Automation Engineer, serving for four years. In this capacity, he was responsible for validating manufacturing processes and ensuring that automation systems met regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Saleh Kassem holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from UC Irvine and a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both chemical processes and engineering principles, which supports his work in quality engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
Background in Environmental Services
Prior to his roles in the pharmaceutical industry, Saleh Kassem worked as an Engineer at Accurate Environmental Services from 2014 to 2016 in Stanton, California. This position allowed him to gain experience in environmental engineering, focusing on compliance and quality assurance in environmental projects.