Michelle Najera

Michelle Najera is a highly skilled Principal Downstream Scientist with significant experience in biopharmaceutical development. Currently at Just - Evotec Biologics since August 2020, Najera leads downstream process development with a focus on early and late-phase products, emphasizing chromatography techniques, viral clearance validation, and process characterization. Prior experience includes roles at AGC Biologics as Principal Downstream Development Scientist, where Najera developed and validated processes for small molecules and antibodies, and at Genentech, where responsibilities included supporting manufacturing campaigns and managing chromatography technology initiatives. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from UCLA.