Dijana has over three decades of laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. She provides technical support for process and research cleaners, stainless steel maintenance, cleaning validation, and conducts laboratory experiments to recommend cleaning procedures. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry.

During her time at STERIS Life Sciences, Dijana has developed expertise in cleaning validation, cosmetics and personal care, manufacturing cannabis-derived products and oral solid dose manufacturing.

Dijana served as Chair-Elect for the St. Louis Society of Cosmetic Chemists in 2016 and as Chair in 2017. She remains active with the organization and is also a member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (ESTECH) and the International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).