Amir Figueroa

Amir Figueroa has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Amir currently holds the position of Senior Research Associate at Lyell Immunopharma, where they began working in 2021. Prior to this, Amir served as the Manager of the Flow Cytometry Core Facility at Columbia University Medical Center from 2011 to 2021. During this time, they managed and supervised the facility's operations.

Amir also worked as a Guide at Discover Outdoors from 2018 to 2020. In this role, they led solo and co-led day hikes and multi-day adventures, continuously learning and pursuing certifications to become an industry-standard wilderness guide.

Earlier in their career, Amir worked as a Flow Cytometry Lab Core Research Technician at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center from 2008 to 2011. Amir conducted research in HIV-related virology and immunology, utilizing their expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture techniques.

Additionally, Amir briefly worked as a Reference Lab Technician at Johnson & Johnson: Ortho-Clincal Diagnostics in 2007, although specific details about this role were not provided.

Amir Figueroa completed high school at Fordham Preparatory School from 1998 to 2002, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Amir then pursued their Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at the Rochester Institute of Technology from 2002 to 2007. Lastly, they attended Columbia University from 2012 to 2014 for an unspecified degree or field of study.