Sergio Florez

Sergio Florez is a highly experienced bioprocess engineer with a robust background in fermentation engineering and project leadership within the biotechnology sector. Currently serving as a Senior Bioprocess Engineer at Arcaea since February 2023, Sergio previously held the position of Senior Fermentation Engineer II at Ginkgo Bioworks, where contributions included leading multiple projects focused on commodity chemicals and health products, as well as optimizing processes for protein production and mRNA vaccine development. Sergio's earlier roles include positions at Paragon Bioservices and GeneLink, where experimentation with fermentation processes and purification of proteins were key responsibilities. Sergio holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, where research focused on improving plant propagation, and a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey.