Sara Benson

About Sara Benson

My name is Sara Benson, and I am an experienced professional in the pharmaceutical and medical device field located in Philadelphia, PA. I hold expertise in cellular and gene-mediated pharmaceutical manufacturing, viral vector manufacturing, medical devices, FDA regulations and compliance, and quality event investigation. I thrive in a fast-paced environment with complex problems to solve. I hold a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Penn State University, where I conducted research on the development and implementation of a machine learning algorithm designed to predict antimicrobial peptides targeting penicillin-resistant tuberculosis. I am deeply passionate about advancing life-saving treatments and am committed to making a meaningful impact in the field.

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Associate

   Keystone Industries

   Apr 2026 — Present · Gibbstown, NJ, US

   Ensure quality compliance for chemical and medical device processes involving polymer products, dental products, cosmetics, and water purification systems- Oversee internal audit systems, customer complaint handling, deviations, nonconformances, and CAPA systems- Manage supplier quality management system- Prepare and maintain product technical documents, validation documents, and other SOPs- Involvement in project planning, design control, and risk assessments- Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR 210 and 211, FDA 21 CFR 820, FDA 21 CFR 700 and 701, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 22716.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

  2018 — 2022

• Moon Senior High School

  High School Diploma

  2014 — 2018

• Penn State University

  Master of Science - MS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering