Experience

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  GCC Biotech (India) Pvt. Ltd.

  • India
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Research Scientist, Lead of Molecular Diagnostics, Custom Services, Lab Manager GDDL (NABL)

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    1. Developed Rapid nCoV-19, Dengue, HCV, Syphilis, HIV, and Malaria Detection Kits (Device and Strip Based).2. Developed TaqMan Based DiAGSure Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Detection Assay (Rifampicin, Isoniazid); DiAGSure Pneumobacter-7 and DiAGSure Pneumobacter-13 Detection Assay.3. Quality check of every checkpoint of molecular diagnostics in all GDDL branches.4. Technical support of GCC Biotech and all branches of GDDL.5. Lab setup of different branches of the GDDL Diagnostics Lab, trained the entire staff, and faced inspection.6. Maintain the quality and documentation required for all detection kits as per CDSCO and face an audit.7. Design and evaluate each molecular diagnostic and any type of molecular service.8. Establish and improve procedures and processes by addressing issues and risks.9. Coordinating with sales to provide accounts with the scientific and product support necessary to accelerate the sales process, provide guidance for quotation preparation, increase success rates of product evaluation, and provide continued post-sale technical support, e.g., troubleshooting

  • Deputy Scientist, Lead of Molecular Diagnostics, R&D In charge of GDDL Diagnostics Lab (NABL)

    • Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

    1. Quality maintenance of DiAGSure nCOV-19 detection assays (TaqMan-based) and other detection kits.2. Quality maintenance of WRTaqMan Master Mix and WRTaqMan One-Step RT-PCR Reagents.3. Quality maintenance of different primers and probes is required for the molecular detection kit.4. Lab setup of different branches of the GDDL Diagnostics Lab, trained the entire staff, and faced inspection.5. Maintain the quality and documentation required for all detection kits as per CDSCO and face an audit.6. Designing and executing laboratory testing according to standard procedures. Conducting experiments under defined conditions to verify or reject various types of hypotheses using refined scientific methods7. Updating technicians on the latest testing regulations and keeping result records, managing reporting, monitoring, resources, and laboratory personnel, and working closely with team members to provide effective solutions to support business and quality objectives8. Establish and improve procedures and processes by addressing issues and risks.9. Responsible for a 3730XL genetic analyser for in-house sequencing.10. Coordinating with sales to provide accounts with the scientific and product support necessary to accelerate the sales process, provide guidance for quotation preparation, increase success rates of product evaluation, and provide continued post-sale technical support, e.g., troubleshooting

  • Research Associate

    • Apr 2016 - Jul 2020

    1. Developed the DiAGSure nCOV-19 detection assay, master mix, and one-step RT-PCR reagents, Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) Detection Kit, Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome and Cotton Wool Disease. Detection Kit.2. Completed RACE-based molecular cloning of fish growth hormone.3. Demonstrate qPCR MasterMix on Applied Biosystems (7500, 7900HT Fast, Quanstudio 3, 5, 6, and 12 Flex Systems), Bio-Rad CFX96, Qiagen, Rotor Gene Q, and Roche Lightcycler® real-time platforms.4. Evaluate stripe rust resistance in Indian wheat genotypes and breeding lines using different molecular markers.5. SSR polymorphisms for assessing maize germplasm molecular diversity; gene expression of Nile Tilapia, rice germplasm, and wheat samples; lymphocytic leukemia; capillary sequencing (3730xl genetic analyzer) based on phylogenetic analysis; MLST typing; DNA barcoding analysis of different beetle samples; and molecular characterization of different rice germplasm.6. Developed a viral, tissue, bacterial RNA isolation kit (column and magnetic bead based), mitochondrial DNA isolation kit.7. Developed Direct PCR Kit from Plant, Bacteria, Fungi, Blood & Serum, Hair, Saliva & Buccal Swab, Tissue, Culture Cell, and Different Seeds.8. Development and validation of PCR and SNP-based functional co-dominant markers for disease resistance genes in rice Gene Synthesis, Cloning, Sub-Cloning, and Sequencing Confirmation, SSR marker-based genotyping polymorphism study of Colocasia, coriander, AFLP-based analysis of different medicinal plants9. Assist customers with experimental design, software installation and upgrade, and data analysis questions or complaints in a timely manner. Issues can be received via phone, email, and the Web.10. Project Management: Manage product and process improvements independently using established principles and procedures.

  • Research Technician II

    • Dec 2014 - Mar 2016

    1. NGS based analysis of Bacterial whole genome, miRNA Profiling, Whole mitochondrial DNA Sequencing.2. Metagenome analysis of Soil and water (16S & 18S) by Ion PGM.3. Maize SSR allele typing, capillary Based.4. SSR allele typing of Bamboo and Citrus.

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  BIOLAB EQUIPT PRIVATE LIMITED

  • Regional Medical Research Center. ICMR, Dibrugarh, Assam

  • Research Coordinator

    • Apr 2012 - Dec 2014
    • Regional Medical Research Center. ICMR, Dibrugarh, Assam

    • Involved in research work (Tuberculosis& Breast Cancer), Sputum Sample Decontamination, Subculture, DST (Drug Susceptibility Test) and Hain Test, PCR, RFLP,LabChip, RtPCR, FacsARIA.• Responsible for DNA Extraction, operating equipments required for DNA Sequencing (Ion Torrent).• Monitoring and analyzing progress, workup, isolation and purification of reaction products and looking after the gamut of responsibilities pertaining to the set up of the reactions in the laboratory.• Accountable for evaluation and developing synthetic routes in the laboratory for determining optimum conditions. Deftly managing complete activities in line with the statutory requirements and as per preset guidelines.• Analyzing, summarizing and presenting results for all research projects. Carrying out regular reviewing of ongoing research for trends. • Coordinating with colleagues and subordinates for getting the work done effectively. Instrumental in preparing Specifications, Technical summary reports, validation summary reports, analytic data review and Technology transfer protocols & reports.

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  Ion Exchange Services Limited

  • Jamsedpur, in TATA Motors

  • QC & Plant Chemist

    • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
    • Jamsedpur, in TATA Motors

    • Control over production.• Chemical dosing• Reporting to TATA MOTORS• Look after safety & environment• Overall cleaning• Guide all staffs (Mechanical In charge, Electrical In charge, Operator In charges, Operators, Assistant Operators, Helper, Housekeeping Staffs)• Documentation• Facing internal audit, external audit, chemical audit, safety audit. Environment audit.

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  Bishal Group

  • west bengal

  • Quality Control Incharge

    • Feb 2010 - Aug 2011
    • west bengal

    • Overall control over production (Quality of finished product, Cleaning)• Documentation & Control of documents [BIS, ISO9001:2008 & HACCP]

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  SPANDAN RESEARCH CENTRE

  • Tamluk, West Bengal

  • Laboratory assistant

    • Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
    • Tamluk, West Bengal

    Help in Diagnosis.

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  Drakt International

  • Kolkata

  • Quality Control Chemist Chemist & Microbiologist

    • Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
    • Kolkata

    • Overall control over production (Quality of Raw materials & Finished products, Cleaning)• Documentation & Control of documents [SOP, GMP]