Derek Martinez

Derek Martinez is a QC Scientist Analytical PM at AGC Biologics since August 2021, with a previous role as a Quality Control Specialist. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Quality Control Analyst at Novartis Gene Therapies, where responsibilities encompassed ddPCR for drug quantification, raw material testing, and bio-burden analysis. Derek has also worked as a Manufacturing Chemist at Agilent Technologies, conducting protocols for the production of oligonucleotides, and as a Senior Microbiologist at Nordic Analytical Labs, focusing on pathogen detection methods. Additional experience includes a role as a Biological Technician R&D at NRParentco, where plant health troubleshooting and pathogen identification were key tasks, and two research assistant positions at the University of Missouri-Columbia, specializing in bioinformatics and genetic modification of plant genomes. Derek holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Missouri-Columbia.