Afton Torka
About Afton Torka
Afton Torka is a Quality Control Manager at Precision BioSciences, Inc., with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including roles at Aurobindo Pharma and Tergus Pharma. Torka holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from North Carolina Central University.
Current Role at Precision BioSciences
Afton Torka serves as the Quality Control Manager at Precision BioSciences, Inc. since 2023. In this role, Torka is responsible for overseeing quality control processes to ensure product compliance and safety. The position is based on-site in Durham, North Carolina, where Torka applies extensive knowledge in quality management to support the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
Afton Torka worked at Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in two capacities. Initially, Torka served as an Analytical Scientist II from 2017 to 2020, contributing to analytical methods and quality assurance. In 2020, Torka briefly held the position of Senior Scientist for one month, focusing on quality control in Durham, North Carolina.
Experience at Tergus Pharma
Torka's tenure at Tergus Pharma included multiple roles. From 2015 to 2016, Torka worked as an Analytical Scientist, followed by a promotion to Analytical Scientist II from 2016 to 2017. Later, Torka served as Senior Manager QC/Stability from 2021 to 2023, where responsibilities included managing quality control and stability testing processes.
Educational Background in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Afton Torka holds a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Science from North Carolina Central University, which was completed from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, Torka earned a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the same institution in 2010. Earlier, Torka obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, studying from 2007 to 2009.
Research Experience and Early Career
Torka began her career in research as a Research Assistant in the Medicinal Chemistry Lab at BRITE, North Carolina Central University, from 2010 to 2011. Torka also worked at Quality Chemical Laboratories as an R&D Chemist from 2013 to 2015, and held a position as a Research Scientist at Recipharm from 2020 to 2021.