Maquela Faulkner

Senior Engineer 1, Process Development at Nkarta

Maquela Faulkner has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Starting in 2014, Faulkner worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of California, Riverside, where they collaborated on projects related to genotyping and annotating citrus genomes. In 2016, they also served as an Event Parking Assistant and provided parking and transportation services at the university.

In 2018, Faulkner continued their research work as an Independent Researcher at Keck Graduate Institute, focusing on plant nanotechnology. Maquela also worked as a Graduate Student Consultant at Coherus BioSciences, where they provided expertise and assistance.

In 2019, Faulkner took on multiple roles. As a Process Science Graduate Intern at Boehringer Ingelheim, they gained hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Maquela also served as a Graduate Student Consultant at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., coordinating a team project focused on portfolio management. Additionally, they worked as a Graduate Assistant at Keck Graduate Institute, supporting the Division of Student Affairs.

Faulkner's most recent position is with Nkarta, Inc., where they have held various roles since 2020. Maquela started as a Development Engineer I and progressed to become a Development Engineer II. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Engineer 1, Process Development. Unfortunately, the specific start and end dates for their roles at Nkarta, Inc. are not provided.

Overall, Faulkner has gained experience in research, project coordination, pharmaceuticals, and process development throughout their career.

Maquela Faulkner obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology, General from the University of California, Riverside. Maquela pursued further education and completed a Masters of Engineering degree in Biopharmaceutical Processing at the Keck Graduate Institute from 2018 to 2020.

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Timeline

  • Senior Engineer 1, Process Development

    January, 2023 - present

  • Development Engineer II

    January, 2022

  • Development Engineer I

    October, 2020