Ross Turmell

Ross Turmell has a diverse work experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Ross has held roles at various companies including Cytiva, Pall Life Sciences, Amgen, and Baxter BioScience.

At Cytiva, Turmell served as a Principal Scientist, where they troubleshooted filtration, system, and processing issues. Ross also provided written reports used by various departments to make informed decisions. Turmell trained processing personnel and leadership on processing systems, filtration, and GMP guidelines. Ross created filtration trains and processing steps for the production of injectable drugs and therapeutics. Additionally, they conducted filterability trials, integrity testing, and process training at major companies in the industry.

During their time at Pall Life Sciences, Turmell also held the position of Principal Scientist. Ross performed similar duties, troubleshooting filtration, system, and processing issues. Ross provided written reports for decision-making and trained personnel on processing systems, filtration, and GMP guidelines. Ross created filtration trains and processing steps and conducted trials, testing, and training at major biotech and pharma companies in Southern California.

Prior to their role at Pall Life Sciences, Turmell worked at Amgen. Ross started as an Associate Engineer, administering various systems and serving as a specialist in purification and cell culture systems. Ross also served as a Critical Equipment Monitoring System Administrator. Later, they became a Senior Associate, specializing in Clinical Purification. Turmell was a subject matter expert for High Flow Dilution Skids and automated equipment. Ross programmed the skids and trained staff on equipment usage and GMP procedures. Ross also directed staff in the layout of equipment for efficient and safe clinical production.

Turmell's early work experience includes a role at Baxter BioScience as a Manufacturing Associate III. Ross operated large-scale bioreactors for the production of Bulk Drug Substance. Ross also served as a GMP representative and interim lead for a cell culture suite. Turmell performed change control for new systems and modifications and was involved in critical system maintenance.

Overall, Ross Turmell has a strong background in troubleshooting filtration, system, and processing issues, providing training, and creating strategies for the production of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics.

From 1994 to 1999, Ross Turmell attended California State University-Northridge where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology.