Derek Shpiel

Derek Shpiel is a skilled professional with extensive experience in biotechnology and operational excellence. Currently serving as Group Lead for Automation, Operational Excellence, and BioServices at Absci since June 2020, Derek previously held multiple leadership roles at Zymergen, Inc., where responsibilities included managing high throughput screening teams and overseeing day-to-day operations to enhance scalability and team growth. Prior to Zymergen, Derek contributed as a QC Associate at Teknova, ensuring the quality of media and reagents, and served as Lab Supervisor at DNA2.0, overseeing oligonucleotide production. Educational credentials include a BS in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Davis.