Yu-An Lay

Yu-An Lay is a skilled professional with extensive experience in the fields of quality control and translational research. Currently serving as QC Lead at Orca Bio since December 2018, Yu-An Lay specializes in verifying potency assay results, training staff, and developing standard operating procedures. Previous roles include GMP & Translational Research Scientist at Orca Bio focused on next-generation cell therapies, and Medical Laboratory Science Student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Notable earlier positions include Research Associate roles at Senti Biosciences and Celgene, contributing to cancer research through lentivirus production and next-generation sequencing, respectively. Yu-An Lay’s foundational experiences include various research and laboratory support roles at UC Davis Health System and USDA-ARS, complemented by a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of California, Davis, and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Taipei Medical University.