Jeff Spencer
About Jeff Spencer
Jeff Spencer is a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in bioprocessing and facility design, currently working at Sequoia Consulting Group. He has a background in chemical and biological engineering, with expertise in cell therapy facilities, biofuels, and mRNA technologies.
Current Role at Sequoia Consulting Group
Jeff Spencer serves as a Senior Process Engineer at Sequoia Consulting Group, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Scituate, Massachusetts. In this role, he leads projects from the Basis of Design (BOD) phase through to delivery and start-up. His focus includes both new facility developments and capacity improvement initiatives.
Previous Experience at IPS-Integrated Project Services
Prior to his current role, Jeff Spencer worked at IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC. He held the position of Process Engineer II from 2017 to 2020, contributing for three years in Chelmsford, MA, and Portsmouth, NH. He also worked as a Process Engineer at the same company from 2016 to 2017 for one year. His experience at IPS involved applying process and facility design expertise in operationally-active Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) facilities.
Background in Chemical & Biological Engineering
Jeff Spencer studied at Tufts University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemical & Biological Engineering from 2010 to 2014. He also attended the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in bioprocessing and engineering.
Experience in Process Development
Jeff has a diverse background in process development, having worked at Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc. as a Process Development Engineer from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Process Engineer at the same company from 2014 to 2015. His work in the biofuels industry included process modeling and outdoor photobioreactor scale-up efforts.
Specialization in Bioprocessing Equipment
Jeff Spencer specializes in a wide range of bioprocessing equipment and techniques. His expertise includes Clean-In-Place Skids (CIP), Sterilization, and Lyophilization. He has also developed skills in mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) technologies, as well as experience in Cell Therapy (CT) Facilities and Single-Use Mixers (SUM).