Highly skilled Biotechnologist with a Ph.D. and over seven years of experience as a Researcher in Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies. Proficient in mammalian cell culture, cell-based assays, bioassay development, bioreactor handling, and analytical techniques. Experienced in project management, team management, and direct client interaction. Successfully executed and delivered cell biology-based projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tissue Engineering Project Coordinator
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (Head & Neck Cancer)
Camperdown, NSW
12.2023 - Current
Oral cancer and artificial jaw based projects
Developed and maintained project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define requirements for new initiatives.
Drafted presentations outlining the current state of specific projects.
Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
Conducted risk assessments and identified potential issues that could affect project success.
Contributed ideas towards process improvements that would increase efficiency or productivity levels.
Production Manager
FuturePlace
Town Hall, NSW
10.2022 - 08.2023
Research Communication
Direct Client Interaction
Project management based on topics such as healthcare, data analytics, cybersecurity and build to rent in Australia
Program writing
Research Scientist
Premas Biotech Pvt. Ltd
India
07.2019 - 06.2022
Project management based on cell biology, immunology, recombinant proteins and antibodies, cell line development, drug discovery and cancer biology
Study-plan, design, budget preparation and execution
Bioassay development and bioreactor-based process development
Direct interaction with international clients such as Zoetis (U.S.) and Cue Biopharma (U.S.)
Data compilation, interpretation, or analysis and presentation
Research and Communication
Team collaboration and management
Team building
Lab management
SOP preparation
Senior Associate Scientist
Venus Remedies Ltd.
India
09.2016 - 07.2019
Project management based on microbiology
Medical writing
Antibiotic validation
Drug resistant microbes genetic study
Lab management
SOP preparation
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Shoolini University
India
01-2017
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Panjab University
India
01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Guru Nanak Dev University
India
01-2010
Skills
Mammalian cell culture
Shake flask-based scale-up study
Media adaptation & Feed studies
Transfection in CHO & HEK cells
Stable cell pool & cell line development
Isolation of human PBMC and mouse/rat splenocytes
3D cell culture
Cell-based assay
Bioassay development
Flow cytometry
Upstream activity: Process development using Bioreactors
Analytical study: PCR, ELISA, Immunoblotting
Microbiology
Project management
Research and communication
Team collaboration and management
Team Building
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Data presentation and technical writing
Planning and scheduling
Time management
Regulatory Compliance
Cost Management
Technical Analysis
Languages
English
Publications
Immunomodulatory activity of in vitro propagated tissues of Gentiana Kurroo Royle. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences.4,1873-1886.
Genomic and Functional Characterization of a Novel Burkholderia spp. Strain AU4i from Pea Rhizosphere Conferring Plant Growth Promoting Activities. Advancements in Genetic Engineering.4(3):129.
Bioactive Fraction from Datura stramonium Linn. Promotes Human immune Cells Mediated Cytotoxicity towards Lung and Breast Cancer Cells. Pharmacognosy Journal. 8(5):435-439.
Immunomodulation-mediated anticancer activity of a novel compound from Brugmansia suaveolens leaves. Bioorganic & Medical Chemistry. 28(12):115552.
PRAK-03202: A triple antigen virus-like particle vaccine candidate against SARS CoV-2. Heliyon. 2021 Oct;7(10):e08124.
Research Interests
Cancer Research
Project management for cell-biology based projects
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