Carmela Foti

Carmela Foti is a seasoned professional in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, currently serving as Technology Manager - Bio at Merck Group since July 2014. With a diverse background that includes roles such as RTS- Research Technology Specialist and Field Sales Specialist for Advanced Analytics, Carmela has successfully facilitated sales to chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on chemicals for production, R&D, and QC labs. Prior experience includes application specialization at Silicon Biosystems, where responsibilities encompassed customer training, experiment design, and marketing support. Carmela has also held various positions within Merck Group, excelling in product introductions, customer loyalty initiatives, and technical training, notably being recognized as the best Field Application Specialist in Europe in 2012. Academic credentials include a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology from Università degli Studi di Udine, bolstered by a Master's Degree in Biology from Università degli Studi di Messina.