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Yiwei Ma

@yiweima

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Biopharmaceutical scientist with expertise in GMP environments.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth opportunities.

I am a biopharmaceutical scientist with over five years of experience in developing medications for patient products within a GMP environment. My expertise includes collaborating on GMP SOP document creation, data review, and product oversight. I pride myself on my leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, which have been essential in fast-paced settings.

Throughout my career, I have worked with notable organizations such as KITE, Gilead, and Adaptive Phage Therapeutics. My role as a Cell Therapy Specialist involved manufacturing CAR T-Cell therapy, where I managed GDP documentation and facilitated communication across departments to resolve escalations. Additionally, I led biobanking efforts, successfully cataloging and cryopreserving over 300 bacterial and phage specimens, while ensuring compliance with GDPs.

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I have also contributed to research projects that enhance my analytical skills and understanding of biological sciences, further solidifying my commitment to advancing biopharmaceutical innovations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cell Therapy Specialist, Manufacturing

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Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Manufactured CAR T-Cell therapy, YESCARTA, by collaborating with multiple departments and manufacturing associates in a GMP environment under GDP ALCOA guidelines. Collaborated with SOP, EBR, and equipment teams to find opportunities for improvement of manufacturing efficiencies while assisting with investigations, deviations, and change controls.

GDP SOP流程设计 Change Control Aseptic Technique

Biologist, Biobanking Lead

Adaptive Phage Therapeutics

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led and collaborated with a group of manufacturing associates to catalogue, cryopreserve, and propagate over 300 bacterial and phage specimens. Documented the receipt of specimens, routine lab cleaning, equipment uses, and room release per GDPs.

Biobanking Phage Amplification GDP Documentation Team Management

Bio-Banking Manufacturing Technician

Adaptive Phage Therapeutics

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Assisted manufacturing associates with cryopreserving and propagating bacterial and phage specimens. Organized documents for supervisor review.

Phage Amplification Documentation

Laboratory Assistant

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Jun 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)

Completed a research project from a previous graduate student by collecting additional quantitative data. Budgeted grant funds to purchase materials and betta fish.

Research Budgeting Animal Behavioral Testing Data Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Psychology. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in biological sciences and psychological principles.

University of Maryland Baltimore County

N/A, Biological Sciences

Activities and societies: Completed a research project by collecting additional quantitative data. Managed grant funds for purchasing materials and research subjects.

Served as a Laboratory Assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences, conducting undergraduate research under Dr. Tamra Mendelson. Focused on focal female preference in conspecific species through timed trials and behavioral training.