Melissa Pieja

Melissa Pieja (Hensley) has extensive experience in quality control and laboratory services, primarily at ATCC from May 2017 to January 2025, where roles included Responsible Official and Program Manager II, focusing on Federal Solutions. Prior to ATCC, Melissa held positions at Columbia University Medical Center, starting as Clinical Laboratory Technologist and advancing to Clinical Microbiology Supervisor, overseeing a team of 23, managing laboratory compliance, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Earlier experience as a Microbiologist at Silliker Laboratories Inc involved food sample testing and commitment to quality assurance. Melissa earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Biology from DeSales University between 1999 and 2003.