Lab Quality Supervisor

• Dec 2022 - Present

Lab Supervisor

• Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Molecular Infectious Team Lead

• Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

Reasearch Associate

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2021

• Hands-on experience in developing, validating next generation sequencing (NGS) based assays for Mycobacteria isolates using Illumina platform. • Performed genomic DNA isolation, library preparation and analysis using CLC genomics workbench and Galaxy software framework. • Analyzed genomic data by mapping with reference genome determining SNPs, construction of phylogenetic trees of mycobacteria isolates. • Provided training to new laboratory personnel on NGS and sanger sequencing. • Developed, validated and written SOP for adapting the NGS/Illumina workflow in our clinical lab. • Coordinated and executed multiple IRB protocols and MTAs for studies involving human subjects between our lab at UTHSC and collaborators. • Primarily responsible for maintaining Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC), Quality Management documentation for the DNA sequencing lab in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations required for CAP accreditation. • Performed internal audits, proficiency testing, maintenance and validation of equipment, upkeep of SOPs, and calibration of equipment.

Analytical Chemist

• Oct 2010 - May 2011

• Developed and optimized a method of reversed phase HPLC for the purification of Paliperidone according to cGMP and FDA guidelines. • Performed degradation studies on Paliperidone samples to check their stability. • Optimized and validated gas chromatography for separation and analysis of other drugs like Darunavir, Barnidipine. • Verified raw materials against quality standards and adherence to specifications. • Prepared and maintained QA/QC records of all the methods developed and validated in our group and reported deficiencies to management.

Quality Assurance Trainee

• Dec 2009 - May 2010

• Prepared SOPs for the procedures carried out in the laboratory. • Tested routine samples using HPLC and GC. • Handled UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Infrared Spectrophotometer. • Prepared SOPs for the procedures carried out in the laboratory. • Tested routine samples using HPLC and GC. • Handled UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Infrared Spectrophotometer.