David Gemmell

Biomanufacturing Engineer at Merck

David Gemmell has been working for Merck for over six years. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, he is employed within the Technical & Scientific Solutions MSAT (Manufacturing Sciences & Technology) department. David’s primary focus is on optimising or troubleshooting downstream purification unit operations for European customers, focusing on both novel and traditional modalities, across all purification technologies. He also has a focus on upstream viral risk mitigation, specifically around pasteurization systems. At University David obtained a BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering and an MSc in Advanced Chemical & Process Engineering. His early career was based in the nuclear and power generation sectors before moving into biopharmaceutical and life sciences.