Jeff Underhill
About Jeff Underhill
Jeff Underhill is a Senior Engineer I at Sana Biotechnology, Inc., with a background in Chemical Engineering and Pharmaceutical Bioengineering. He has extensive experience in cell culture process development, specializing in various therapeutic modalities and utilizing programming languages to improve data analysis.
Current Role at Sana Biotechnology
Jeff Underhill serves as a Senior Engineer I at Sana Biotechnology, Inc. since 2020. He is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In this role, he applies his extensive knowledge in cell culture processes to support the development of innovative therapeutic modalities. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and contributing to the advancement of biotechnological solutions.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Prior to his current position, Jeff Underhill worked at Amgen for several years in various roles related to cell culture process development. He started as an Associate in 2011 and progressed to Senior Associate Scientist by 2019. His tenure at Amgen included significant contributions to the development of cell culture processes for therapeutic applications, focusing on mAbs, bi-specifics, and viral vectors.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Underhill earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Washington, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Bioengineering from the same institution, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. His academic background supports his expertise in statistical design and analysis of experiments related to cell culture processes.
Internship Experience at CMC ICOS Biologics
During his academic career, Jeff Underhill completed an internship at CMC ICOS Biologics, Inc. as an Upstream Process Development Intern from 2010 to 2011. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in upstream processing, which has been integral to his subsequent roles in the biotechnology field.
Technical Skills and Programming Proficiency
Jeff Underhill specializes in the statistical design and analysis of experiments related to cell culture processes. He utilizes programming languages such as Python, Matlab, and VBA to improve the efficiency of data collection, analysis, and visualization. His technical skills enhance his ability to contribute effectively to complex biotechnological projects.