Stephanie Tilley
About Stephanie Tilley
Stephanie Tilley is a Process Engineer II with extensive experience in bioprocess engineering and validation. She holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Engineering and Biology from East Carolina University and has worked for several notable companies in the biotechnology sector.
Current Role at Precision BioSciences
Stephanie Tilley serves as a Process Engineer II at Precision BioSciences, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is involved in various engineering tasks that support the company's biomanufacturing processes. Her responsibilities include supporting multiple process validation campaigns, executing pre-PPQ preparations, and managing PV close-out activities. This position builds on her previous experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Previous Experience in Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Prior to her current role, Stephanie worked at several notable organizations in the biopharmaceutical sector. She was a Process Engineer II at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies from 2018 to 2020, and before that, she held the position of Process Engineer at Precision BioSciences for five months in 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Validation Engineer I at Mangan Inc. from 2017 to 2018. Her experience spans various aspects of process engineering and validation.
Educational Background in Engineering and Biology
Stephanie Tilley earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Engineering, Bioprocess and Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology from East Carolina University in May 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Downstream Biomanufacturing from North Carolina State University in 2020. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Research and Internships in Biotechnology
During her academic career, Stephanie gained valuable research experience as an undergraduate research student under Dr. Isabelle Lemasson at the Brody School of Medicine. She also completed a Manufacturing Science & Technology Internship at Novartis Vaccines in 2015. These roles contributed to her understanding of bioprocessing and the practical applications of her studies.
Teaching and Research Assistant Roles
Stephanie served as a Teaching Assistant at East Carolina University from 2013 to 2014, where she supported faculty and students in the engineering department. Additionally, she worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Brody School of Medicine from 2012 to 2016. These positions enhanced her skills in communication and collaboration within academic and research settings.