Shivan Lala
About Shivan Lala
Shivan Lala is a Senior Research Associate in Clinical QC Technical Services at Kite Pharma, where he leads cross-site initiatives and maintains quality system records. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a Master's in Immunology, with experience in various research roles across notable institutions.
Work at Kite Pharma
Shivan Lala currently holds the position of Senior Research Associate in Clinical QC Technical Services at Kite Pharma, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he is responsible for maintaining quality system records, including CAPAs, Deviations, and EVs. He has led cross-site initiatives such as Method Monitoring and Flow Cytometry Alignment. Additionally, he generates and evaluates monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for all test methods performed at the company. Lala also serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Flow Cytometry, executing patient release assays using various techniques, including flow cytometry, ELISA, and qPCR/ddPCR.
Education and Expertise
Shivan Lala completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry and Cell Biology with a Minor in Business at the University of California, San Diego, from 2015 to 2019. He furthered his education at Harvard Medical School, where he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Immunology from 2019 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in clinical quality control and technical services.
Background
Shivan Lala's professional journey includes various roles in research and clinical settings. He worked as a Research Assistant in Neonatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA from 2012 to 2014 and as a Research Assistant in Neurobiology at The Scripps Research Institute from 2017 to 2018. He also served as an Intern at Samumed, LLC from 2017 to 2019 and as a Graduate Student at Boston Children's Hospital from 2020 to 2021. His diverse experiences contribute to his expertise in clinical research and quality control.
Leadership Experience
Shivan Lala served as President of Project RISHI from 2017 to 2018 in La Jolla, CA. In this leadership role, he was involved in initiatives aimed at addressing healthcare challenges in underserved communities. His experience in leadership positions complements his technical skills and enhances his ability to manage projects effectively.
Previous Employment
Before his current role at Kite Pharma, Shivan Lala held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Sales Associate at Tillys in 2016 and as an Administrative Assistant at Laurel Chandler Dental in 2015. These roles provided him with valuable customer service and administrative skills that are beneficial in his current position.