Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith is a skilled operations professional with extensive experience in research and development environments. Currently serving as a Senior Associate of Operations at NextRNA Therapeutics since September 2024, Benjamin previously held roles at Kytopen as an R&D Operations Associate II and Specialist, where responsibilities included organizing freight shipments and ensuring laboratory safety compliance. At Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp., Benjamin advanced through positions from Accessioning Specialist II to III, focusing on sample management, workflow optimization, and training development. Additional experience includes research on antibiotic resistance at the University of Washington and a user experience internship at Pebblebee. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Washington, completed in 2021.