Sean C. Yoder
About Sean C. Yoder
Sean C. Yoder is a Senior Associate Scientist specializing in Cell Biology at Kite Pharma. He has extensive experience in assay development, automation, and data analysis, having previously worked at Xencor and Amgen.
Work at Kite Pharma
Sean C. Yoder has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Senior Associate Scientist in Cell Biology since 2015. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of assay and screening technologies that support candidate identification and characterization studies. He manages the cell therapy research automation core operations, coordinating with Translational Medicine and Process Development teams. His expertise in assay development and automation allows him to provide valuable support and advice to research teams and senior leadership.
Previous Experience at Xencor
Sean C. Yoder worked at Xencor in various capacities. He served as a Research Associate I in the Department of Chemical Genomics from 2001 to 2002 and later as a Research Associate II in the Department of Protein Engineering from 2004 to 2005. During his time at Xencor, he contributed to assay development and automation processes, enhancing internal infrastructure capabilities by converting manual assay setups into automated workflows.
Experience at Amgen
At Amgen, Sean C. Yoder held multiple roles from 2005 to 2014. He was a Senior Associate and Associate Scientist in Hematology Research for six years and then transitioned to an Associate Scientist position in Oncology Research for three years. His work involved performing functional and phenotypic characterization assays, analyzing large data sets, and enabling screening decisions and lead optimization activities.
Education and Expertise
Sean C. Yoder earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Biology from California State University, Northridge. He completed his BA from 1990 to 1995 and his MS from 1995 to 1999. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in cell biology, assay development, and data analysis, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Sean C. Yoder has contributed to multiple posters, publications, and documents that support Investigational New Drug (IND) submissions. His work has focused on T cell isolation and expansion methods, showcasing his involvement in significant research initiatives within the field of cell therapy.