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Melynda Dalzon
Process Development Scientist , Gene Therapy Program @ The University of Pennsylvania
Location: philadelphia, PA United States
Joined: Aug 16th, 2023

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Dickinson Col class of 2013

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Lehigh Univervsity class of 2017

Grad Major: Biology

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I currently work with Gene Therapy Program @ The University of Pennsylvania as Process Development Scientist
I have years of experience working in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industry.

Process Sciences Engineer, MS&T, Gene Therapy Program | Spark Therapeutics
From January 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Handled process laboratory experimentation supporting clinical and commercial manufacturing process deviations, process characterization, and process improvements. Managed process validation studies and directed investigations and CAPAs to support change controls.

Upstream Process Development Scientist, MS&T, Gene Therapy Program | University of Pennsylvania
From May 2021 to December 2023 • 2 year(s)
Led studies to develop manufacturing processes from vial thaw to bioreactor and collaborated with multiple teams to identify critical parameters. Authored up to 20 SOPs and managed tech transfer for entire Generation 1 suspension platform.

Associate Scientist, Vector Process Development, Cell & Gene Therapy | GlaxoSmithKline
From January 2021 to May 2021 • 0 year(s)
Conducted cross-training for Lentivirus focused on small-scale bioreactors and seed train scale-up using Ambr250 systems and 50L bioreactors.

Associate Scientist, Upstream Process Development | GlaxoSmithKline
From January 2019 to January 2021 • 2 year(s)
Engaged with 5+ teams to provide critical experimental data for process development of 10+ assets. Conducted and maintained mammalian cell cultures for upstream process development experiments.

Study Support Specialist | GlaxoSmithKline
From May 2018 to January 2019 • 1 year(s)
Served as SME for Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing and executed formal risk assessments for 14 of GSK's top assets. Coordinated tech transfers and led cross-functional meetings to support compliance.

Research Assistant | Qualtek Molecular Laboratories
From May 2017 to February 2018 • 1 year(s)
Conducted independent immunohistochemical staining of tissue samples via automated platforms. Managed labeling, storage, and refilling of laboratory supplies and partnered with Project Managers for sponsor-contracted projects.

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