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Shweta Roy Chowdhury
Life Science Senior Scientist
Bengaluru
Summary
2 years’ experience with Data Science and Analytics - Analysis using Statistical Methods and Programming. Project Management skills with good managerial and trainer attributes. 14 plus years work experience in Molecular Diagnostics, Applied Genomics and Human Genetics, Preclinical and clinical product development.
Dedicated Life Science professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Scientist
OmiX Research and Diagnostic Labs
Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
- Molecular Diagnostics testing kit development
- R&D and Process Development for medical devices and assay development for
- Molecular Diagnostics
- In-charge of various ongoing projects with Government institutions as well as private labs/companies.
Consultant
OmiX Research and Diagnostic Labs
Bangalore
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Clinical Research and Molecular Diagnostics
- Working as a consultant for Molecular Diagnostics testing kit development
- Assay development, DNA/RNA extractions standardization, Data Analysis.
Lead Scientist
OmiX Research and Diagnostic Labs
Bangalore
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Clinical Research and Services
- Involved as a Clinical Co-ordinator for various Validation studies with Hospitals and Clinics for Diagnostic Services
- Carried out preliminary clinical studies with two well known hospitals in
Molecular Biologist-Lab Technologist
Igenomix FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Worked as an Established and Licensed Molecular Biologist in a CAP accredited
- Reproductive Genetic Testing Laboratory
- Worked closely with IVF Clinics across Middle East and Africa Region
- Involved in Sample processing, Documentation, Reporting and Analysis
- Adept with Procedures of Pre-implantation Genetic Testing and Diagnostics (PGS,PGD) on Microarrays and NGS Platforms.
Research Technician
BioMedical Genomics Centre-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
Kolkata, India
03.2015 - 09.2015
- Worked in a project titled “Genomic and Epigenomic analyses of Non Alcoholic
- Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in the Indian population”
- Routine work on Illumina iScan Microarray Platform, Real Time PCR, Agilent
- Bioanalyzer
- Carrying out DNA and RNA extraction from Blood and Biopsy
- Tissues, RFLP, PCR, Methylation Specific PCR, Real Time PCR for Gene
- Expression, GWAS experiments on Illumina iScan Platform, Preliminary Data
- Analysis.
Project Linked
Indian Statistical Institute
Kolkata, India
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Person
- Worked on a project based on miRNA studies in oral cancer samples – a case control study
- Hands on Experience in SNP Genotyping on 7900HT Fast Real time PCR system and
- Gene Expression studies, DNA Sequencing, DNA/RNA extraction, Basic and advanced Statistical Data Analysis.
Senior Research Associate
Ocimum Biosolutions
Hyderabad, India
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Worked in the Microarray Lab; involved in Sample storage and requisition, RNA extraction from various samples like Blood, tissues (plant and animal), Cell lines,
- Fungi
- Nanodrop and Agilent Bioanalyzer QC for RNA, synthesis of cDNA, cRNA and hybridization to the custom made Affymetrix Gene Expression Arrays, Data acquisition, initial data analysis
- Printing of oligo nucleotides on the glass slides using Omni grid Gene Machine, as per the customer’s requirements.
Project Head
Avesthagen Limited
Bangalore, India
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Genomics
- Worked in Genomics Group and handled the projects based on SNP
- Genotyping through SEQUENOM Mass Array Platform and
- AFFYMETRIX Platform
- Worked extensively on the “Avestagenome Project” to map genetic markers inthe Parsi Community residing in India
Research Biologist
Institute of Molecular Medicine, TCGA Lab
New Delhi, India
09.2006 - 06.2008
- SNP Genotyping Group of the Genomics
- Department and trained on SEQUENOM’s MASS ARRAY SNP Genotyping Platform
- Also Trained on Affymetrix Whole Genome SNP Microarray analysis Platform
- Shweta Roy Chowdhury / Resume Page | 3
Education
Post Graduate Program - Data Science and Business Analytics
UT Austin McCombs School of Business
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
12th - undefined
Gujarat Secondary Education Board
10th - undefined
Gujarat Secondary Education Board
Skills
Problem-solving proficiency
People skills
Presentation management
Excellent time management abilities
File management
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed Data Science Certificate program with Excellent grades in each module.
- Problem solving through expert skills and Strategic thinking.
- Project planning and execution with good results achieved at the end of project tenures.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Participated in seminars and workshops for better development of products.
Software
Tableau Dashboards
Machine Learning models
Timeline
Senior Scientist
OmiX Research and Diagnostic Labs
09.2021 - Current
Consultant
OmiX Research and Diagnostic Labs
12.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Scientist
OmiX Research and Diagnostic Labs
03.2018 - 09.2019
Molecular Biologist-Lab Technologist
Igenomix FZ LLC
10.2015 - 10.2017
Research Technician
BioMedical Genomics Centre-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics
03.2015 - 09.2015
Project Linked
Indian Statistical Institute
06.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Research Associate
Ocimum Biosolutions
02.2010 - 10.2010
Project Head
Avesthagen Limited
07.2008 - 01.2010
Research Biologist
Institute of Molecular Medicine, TCGA Lab
09.2006 - 06.2008
Post Graduate Program - Data Science and Business Analytics
UT Austin McCombs School of Business
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Sardar Patel University
12th - undefined
Gujarat Secondary Education Board
10th - undefined
Gujarat Secondary Education Board