Elizabeth Jefferson, B.S., Ph.D., Cic
About Elizabeth Jefferson, B.S., Ph.D., Cic
Elizabeth Jefferson, B.S., Ph.D., CIC, is the Manager of Epidemiology, Infection Prevention at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, with over 25 years of experience in the field.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Elizabeth Jefferson is the Manager of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at Scripps Health, specifically at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, California. In her current role, she has contributed significantly to developing infection prevention protocols. With over 25 years of experience, she leverages her extensive background to manage and lead the hospital's infection prevention programs.
Previous Positions in Infection Prevention
Before her current role, Elizabeth worked as an Infection Preventionist at Sharp HealthCare for five months in 2021 in Chula Vista, California. Additionally, she served as an Infection Prevention and Clinical Epidemiology specialist at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California, for three years from 2018 to 2021. These roles have solidified her expertise in managing infection prevention programs in various healthcare settings.
Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
Elizabeth has an extensive background in the pharmaceutical industry. She worked at SGX Pharmaceuticals as a Senior Scientist from 2005 to 2009 in San Diego and served as Associate Director at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, California, from 1998 to 2005. Her pharmaceutical experience is bolstered by her tenure as a Research Investigator at UC San Diego from 1996 to 1998.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Jefferson holds both a Bachelor's of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry from McMaster University. Her educational background in chemistry has provided a strong foundation for her career in epidemiology and infection prevention. She also holds the Certified Infection Control (CIC) credential, highlighting her specialized expertise in the field.
Community Health and Wellness Initiatives
During her tenure at Scripps Health from 2010 to 2018 as a Health and Wellness Specialist, Elizabeth was actively involved in various community health and wellness initiatives. Her role emphasized promoting health and wellness within the community and implementing preventive health measures.