Sara Zaccaron

Sara Zaccaron currently serves as the Head of QC Lab Operations at Valneva, overseeing quality control and delegated laboratory operations since May 2021. Previously held positions include QC Manager and Junior Scientist in Quality Control Analytics. Sara's academic background includes a postdoctoral research role at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), contributing to projects focused on lignin and pulp processing, as well as cellulosics. Additional postdoctoral experience includes work at The Johns Hopkins University on biopolymer degradation and at Museo Ca' Rezzonico in Venice as a conservation scientist. With a PhD in Chemical Sciences from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, complemented by extensive teaching and research experience, Sara has demonstrated expertise in chemistry relevant to conservation, restoration, and analytical methodologies.