Yvonne Linger, Pmp
About Yvonne Linger, Pmp
Yvonne Linger is a Quality Systems Specialist currently employed at Kite Pharma since 2022. She has extensive experience in the biotechnology and forensic fields, having held various positions at organizations such as Akonni Biosystems, Orchid Cellmark, and the National Institutes of Health.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Yvonne Linger serves as a Quality Systems Specialist at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on maintaining and improving quality systems within the organization. Her expertise contributes to ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, which is critical in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Akonni Biosystems
Prior to her current role, Yvonne Linger worked at Akonni Biosystems for nine years, from 2005 to 2014, initially as a Staff Scientist and later as a Senior Scientist from 2014 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects related to biosystems and quality control, enhancing her skills in scientific research and development.
Early Career Background
Yvonne Linger began her career in the scientific field at the National Institutes of Health as a Laboratory Technician in 1998. She then held various positions at Orchid Cellmark, including Evidence Technician, DNA Analyst, and Forensic Contract Supervisor from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at BD and as a Manufacturing Associate at Life Technologies.
Educational Background
Yvonne Linger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. This educational foundation provided her with essential knowledge and skills that have supported her career in the life sciences and quality systems.