Lois Tolvinski

Lois Tolvinski currently serves as the Senior Manager of Laboratory Operations at Vivodyne, where responsibilities include leading operational strategies across biotech R&D and managing key initiatives for infrastructure growth. As Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Chapter and Research Committee for LabOps Unite Community, Lois contributes to the professional development of laboratory operations. Prior experience at Chimeron Bio involved significant contributions to establishing lab and manufacturing operations, supporting growth from initial hire to a team of 12, and overseeing bioprocess development. Lois has a strong background in project management and laboratory operations, demonstrated during previous roles at Janssen Pharmaceuticals and The Wistar Institute, alongside educational credentials that include a Master of Science in Biomedicine and Law from Drexel University College of Medicine and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Westminster College. Notable achievements include receiving the Millipore Biotech Advance NA Grant Award in 2023 and mentoring students in biotechnology programs.