Pratiksha Chheda
Molecular Biologist
MUMBAI,MAHARASHTRA
Summary
Experienced molecular biologist with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Molecular Biologist
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
05.2020 - Current
- Set up ICMR approved, NABL Certified Molecular Diagnostic Lab.
- Responsible for end to end COVID-19 RT-PCR testing, approx. 2500 samples per day.
- Developed and implemented other molecular diagnostic assays.
- Currently involved in setting up Illumina NGS facility
- Actively listened to internal and external customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Sr. Manager - Molecular Pathology
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
11.2011 - 05.2020
- Development and implementation of several CAP/NABL certified molecular diagnostic assays in the field of genetics, oncology and infectious diseases.
- Responsible for daily operations, manpower management, budgetary planning, new assay development and technology evaluation.
- Participation in marketing activities, training of sales task force,CMEs, RTMs
- Undertaken several research projects and mentored trainee students, have authored several publications and book chapter, paper presentation in national and international forums.
Sr Research Officer
SRL Laboratories
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
02.2005 - 10.2011
Research Scientist
Reliance Life Sciences
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
05.2001 - 01.2005
Scientific Assistant B
Cancer Research Institute
MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA
05.1996 - 04.2001
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology (pursuing, Thesis Submitted)
Mumbai University
06.2015 - Current
PG Diploma - Healthcare Management
Welingkar Institute
Mumbai 07.2020 - Current
Master of Science -
Punjab Technical University
04.2012 - 03.2014
Skills
Molecular Diagnostics
Annotation & classification of genetic variants
Technical Training Leadership
Timeline
PG Diploma - Healthcare Management
Welingkar Institute
07.2020 - Current
Lead Molecular Biologist
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Biotechnology (pursuing, Thesis Submitted)
Mumbai University
06.2015 - Current
Master of Science -
Punjab Technical University
04.2012 - 03.2014
Sr. Manager - Molecular Pathology
Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.
11.2011 - 05.2020
Sr Research Officer
SRL Laboratories
02.2005 - 10.2011
Research Scientist
Reliance Life Sciences
05.2001 - 01.2005
Scientific Assistant B
Cancer Research Institute
05.1996 - 04.2001