Charleata Carter

Charleata Carter, PhD, ERT, is a highly experienced Principal Scientist in Biocompatibility at Zimmer Biomet since March 2021, specializing in biological assessments and compliance with EU Medical Device Regulations. With a background as a Consulting Toxicologist since 2013, Charleata has provided expertise in toxicology and biocompatibility assessments for various consumer product companies, including NuVasive, Inc. Previous roles include a Toxicologist/Preclinical Safety Consultant at Alcon, Regulatory Medical Writer at Apex Life Sciences, and Sr. Toxicologist at Lorillard Tobacco Company, where Charleata managed projects in FDA-regulated environments. Additional experience includes directing cancer research laboratories, evaluating PRP products, and serving as an assistant professor at both Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Charleata holds a PhD in Biology from Clemson University and has completed postdoctoral fellowships in oncological pathology and experimental pathology.