Shannon Worster

Shannon Worster has an extensive work history in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Shannon'smost recent position is as an Associate Director of Manufacturing Science and Technology at Lyell Immunopharma, starting in October 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Manager of Manufacturing Science and Technology at the same company from March 2020 to October 2021. Before joining Lyell Immunopharma, Shannon was a Scientist II in Process Development at Lyell Immunopharma from May 2019 to March 2020.

From 2017 to 2019, Shannon worked at Nohla Therapeutics. Shannon started as a Sr. Associate Scientist and later became a Scientist, where they led the development and optimization of commercially viable manufacturing processes associated with stem cell isolation, expansion, and formulation. Shannon also provided process development support during manufacturing activities and investigations.

Prior to Nohla Therapeutics, Shannon worked at Fred Hutch from 2014 to 2017 as a Sr. Research Associate in Process Development. Shannon'sresponsibilities included transferring cell therapy processes into clinical manufacturing, performing cell-processing operations, and designing and executing proof-of-concept studies.

From 2012 to 2014, Shannon worked at Dendreon. Shannon held roles as a Sr. Research Associate in Process Science and later in Protein Process Development. Shannon'sresponsibilities included process characterization, product characterization studies, recombinant protein development, and operating bioreactors.

In 2009, Shannon worked as a Sr. Clinical Manufacturing Associate at Dendreon, where they aseptically manufactured active cellular immunotherapy products and trained new associates on manufacturing operations and clean-room behavior.

From 2006 to 2009, Shannon worked as a Sr. Clinical Manufacturing Technician at Targeted Genetics. Shannon was responsible for producing clinical recombinant viral vector products, including performing cell culture, bioreactor operation, filtration, and document creation/review.

Shannon's career in the industry started in 2001 at Santa Cruz Biotechnology, where they served as a Research Associate specializing in mammalian cell transfection and training other research associates.

Overall, Shannon Worster has a diverse background in process development, manufacturing science, and technology in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

Shannon Worster attended the University of California, Santa Cruz from 1997 to 2001. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees. Shannon's field of study revolved around Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, with a specific focus on Marine Biology.