Kristopher Locken

Kristopher Locken has over 6 years of experience in the field of research and development. In 2019, they began working at Zymo Research Corp as a Research & Development. From 2013 to 2015, they worked at KML Consulting as a Microbiology Consultant and at Irvine Scientific as a Quality Control Manager and Validation Specialist. During this time, they were responsible for evaluating and approving QC testing raw data, final reports and lab work to assess compliance with quality system regulations and SOPs. In 2014, they took on the role of QC Lab Manager at Capco Custom Packaging, where they implemented procedures and controls for the production of safe, high quality products that meet company, customer and regulatory specifications.

Kristopher Locken earned a Master's Degree in Biology, with a focus on Cell & Molecular Biology and Microbiology, from California State University, Long Beach in 2013. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology from the same university in 2009.