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Julie BASTIEN

Koetzingue

Profil professionnel

Biotechnology professional with a Master’s degree and industry experience in biopharmaceutical environments, combining hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, cellular and biochemical assays, and GMP-regulated processes. Experienced in executing complex laboratory workflows, maintaining high-quality scientific documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Skilled in troubleshooting experiments, analyzing data, and supporting multidisciplinary teams in both research and manufacturing settings. I am known for a detail-oriented and continuous improvement mindset, strong organizational LEAN skills. I excel in delivering reliable scientific results.

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years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Expérience

Cell/Media Process Specialist

Novartis Cell & Gene Therapy

Stein

2024.03 - Current

Performed hands-on mammalian cell culture operations to support both clinical and commercial immunotherapy manufacturing in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
Executed critical cell processing steps such as cell washing, harvesting, media preparation, and aseptic handling, all in compliance with strict quality standards.
Operated and monitored automated processing equipment including Sepax, CS5, and NC-200, and provided support for environmental monitoring activities within ISO 5, 7, and 8 cleanroom settings.
Ensured meticulous documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to maintain audit readiness and data integrity.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot deviations, ensure process robustness, and consistently meet production timelines.

R&D intern - Upstream & Advanced Cell Culture Technologies

Merck Life Science KGaA

Darmstadt

2023.02 - 2023.08

Conducted mammalian cell culture experiments (fed-batch processes) to assess the impact of S-sulfocysteine on cell performance and productivity.
Performed protein analysis assays including Bradford assay, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blot to support biomolecular characterization.
Independently planned experiments, analyzed and interpreted data, and presented results during internal scientific meetings.
Supported assay optimization, troubleshooting, reagent preparation, and documentation in an R&D laboratory environment.

R&D intern - Laboratory of Clinical and Experimental Oncology

Jules Bordet Institute

Brussels

2022.04 - 2022.08

Performed mammalian cell culture and 3D spheroid models to investigate melanoma resistance mechanisms to targeted therapies.
Applied molecular biology techniques including RT-qPCR for gene expression analysis.
Maintained detailed experimental records and contributed to data interpretation within a multidisciplinary research team.

Quality Control Laboratory PTQ & PTD

Roche

Basel

2017.07 - 2017.07

Supported laboratory instrument maintenance in the Pharmaceutical Quality Control of Active Substance in Development department, adhering to GMP rules within the QC Laboratory Equipment Support & Maintenance group.
Gained insight into commercial QC laboratory operations under GMP rules and assisted with relocation activities in the Anorganic Trace Analysis and Particle Size Measurement Laboratory.

Formation

Master's Degree - Biotechnology Molecular and Cellular Engineering

University of Lille

2021.09 - 2023.09

Bachelor of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology

University of Strasbourg

2018.09 - 2021.06