2024 -now VP of R and D, Discovery and Manufacturing Business Unit @
2022 -2024 VP of Process Development and Deployment, Commercial Leadership Team @
2020 -2022 Site Lead and Director of Process Development, Biologics R and D @
2017 -2020 Head of Process and Analytical Development, Biologics R and D @
2015 -2017 Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology, Biologics R and D @
2011 -2015 Manufacturing Manager, Biopharmaceuticals Production @
2010 -2011 Quality Assurance Manager, Biopharmaceuticals Production @
2008 -2010 Production Senior Scientist, Biopharmaceuticals Production @
2003 -2008 Graduate Student Researcher @
2007 -2007 Bioprocess Engineering Instructor @
2006 -2006 Research and Development Intern @
Michael Plesha Education
University of California - Davis
Doctor Of Philosophy (Biotechnology, Engineering)
2003-2008
Washington State University
Master Of Science (Chemical Engineering)
2002-2003
Washington State University
Bachelor Of Science (Chemical Engineering)
1998-2002
Michael Plesha Skills
Laboratory
Chromatography
Protein Purification
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Industry
Technology Transfer
Purification
Cell Culture
Validation
CAPA
FDA
Protein Chemistry
Fermentation
GMP
Biopharmaceuticals
Michael Plesha Summary
Michael Plesha, based in Sacramento, CA, US, is currently a VP of R and D, Discovery and Manufacturing Business Unit at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.. Michael Plesha brings experience from previous roles at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. and Bayer Crop Science. Michael Plesha holds a 2003 - 2008 Doctor Of Philosophy in Biotechnology, Engineering @ University of California - Davis. With a robust skill set that includes Laboratory, Chromatography, Protein Purification, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry and more. Michael Plesha has 1 emails and 3 mobile phone numbers on RocketReach.
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