Jennifer Montoya
About Jennifer Montoya
Jennifer Montoya is a Senior Quality Control Analyst with extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. She has held various positions at companies such as Atara Biotherapeutics, Instil Bio, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Humboldt State University.
Work at Instil Bio
Jennifer Montoya has been employed at Instil Bio as a Senior Quality Control Analyst since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of biotherapeutic products. Her expertise contributes to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality therapies. Montoya's position involves rigorous testing and analysis to meet industry standards.
Previous Experience at Atara Biotherapeutics
Montoya worked at Atara Biotherapeutics in two capacities. Initially, she served as a Quality Control Associate from 2018 to 2019 for one year. She then advanced to the role of Senior Quality Control Associate, where she worked from 2019 to 2021 for two years. During her tenure, she focused on quality assurance processes and compliance in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Montoya held multiple positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific from 2016 to 2018. She began as a Quality Control Scientist I for four months before transitioning to a Product Release Specialist/Quality Engineer I role, which she held for two years. Her work involved quality control measures and product release protocols, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Jennifer Montoya earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Humboldt State University. Her studies spanned from 2009 to 2015, providing her with a solid foundation in biological sciences. This educational background supports her expertise in quality control and analysis within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Early Career Experience
Montoya's early career included a position as a Microbiologist at Pacific BioLabs, Inc. from 2015 to 2016 for nine months. She also worked as a Medical Scribe at Eureka Pediatrics for four months in 2015. These roles contributed to her understanding of laboratory practices and medical documentation.