Dr. Neelam
Eschborn
Summary
Accomplished biotechnology professional with over 12 years of experience in government laboratory settings, specializing in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Expert in conducting scientific research, collecting and interpreting complex data, with a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that enhance biotechnological processes and product development. Recognized for strong analytical and problem-solving skills that drive impactful results. Career objectives include leveraging expertise to advance research initiatives in cutting-edge biotechnology projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Phytochem Healthcare
Baddi, Himachal
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Guided teams on quality assurance best practices.
- Executed solutions to address quality control challenges.
- Worked with R&D teams to create quality criteria for new products.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve technical issues related to product quality.
- Managed internal and external audits, securing adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed, analyzed and documented results of quality assurance tests.
- Performed validation activities to ensure compliance.
- Checked production operations for regulatory conformity.
- Collected and analyzed production samples to evaluate quality.
Senior Research Fellow
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Bareilly
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Executed complex laboratory experiments for assessing techniques like ELISA, western blotting, and SDS-PAGE protein purification.
- Designed, developed, and tested three ELISA kits for different viruses.
- Expertise in bacterial techniques such as electroporation, plating, and colony picking.
- Expertise in working with the Baculovirus expression system for vaccine development.
- Developed and tested a recombinant vaccine for PCV2 using a Baculovirus expression system.
- Performed laboratory experiments using advanced technologies such as gene sequencing or cell culture analysis tools.
- Analyzed protein expression profiles using Western blotting and ELISA technologies.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving yields of target molecules produced by engineered microbes.
- Performed molecular cloning techniques such as PCR, restriction digestion and ligation.
- Designed and constructed plasmids using different vectors for various applications.
- Developed and implemented new laboratory protocols for the production of recombinant proteins.
- Handle sterile, aseptic techniques of culturing and subculturing different primary and continuous cell lines, including mammalian and insect cell lines.
- Maintain the laboratory, monitor lab inventory, and order supplies.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory documentation requirements.
- Authored manuscripts for leading peer-reviewed journals.
Young Professional
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Bareilly
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Executed detailed experimental procedures to evaluate viral interactions.
- Managed and conducted independent studies on different bat viruses.
- Maintained repository for collected research samples.
- Developed unique research into cell culture.
- Monitored lab supplies, managed ordering process seamlessly.
- Maintained compliance with all documentation regulations.
- Guided junior colleagues in resolving technical issues and managing multiple tasks.
Senior Research Fellow
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Bareilly
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Collected research samples from the field area, slaughterhouses, and organized animal farms. Maintained the repository for the research samples.
- Safe handling of common laboratory and experimental animals.
- Developed, optimized, performed, and troubleshot molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, cDNA preparations, PCR, gel electrophoresis, gel purifications, real-time PCR, TaqMan assays, SYBR Green assays, multiplex qPCR assays, genotyping, and primer and probe designing.
- Implemented bioinformatics techniques for epidemiological studies.
- Standardized and characterized porcine Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cell culture for viral studies.
- Conducted virus isolation, titration, antigen demonstration, in situ hybridization using various primary and continuous cell lines.
- Cell counting, karyotyping.
- Cryopreservation and lyophilization for preservation purposes.
- Raised and purified antibodies against target viruses in laboratory animals, and used to demonstrate the antigen through immunostaining techniques.
- Developed diagnostics for different viruses.
- Cultured bacteria under controlled conditions to produce desired products.
- Used bioinformatics applications in proteomics and metabolomics.
- Conducted cell culture maintenance and analysis with mammalian cell lines.
Education
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Banasthali Vidyapith
Rajasthan05-2019
Skills
- Research Methodology
- Conducting Laboratory Experiments
- Expertise in Bioinformatics Applications
- Genomic Data Analysis
- Molecular Biology Expertise
- Skilled in Laboratory Microbiology Methods
- Protein Characterization
- Diagnostic Analysis
- Protocol development
- Regulatory Reporting Expertise
- Team collaboration skills and project management
- Subject matter expertise
- Experience with Cell Culture Technique
- Skilled in Essential Software Tools
- Scientific writing, Reporting compliance
Accomplishments
- Young Women Scientist Award, 2019, International Seminar, Allahabad University
- Three ELISA kits developed for diagnostics of porcine viruses
- Authored in 19 scientific research papers in peer-reviewed journals
- NCBI Gene Bank genomic sequence submissions: 108 Accession no’s
Research article publications
Published 19 research papers in highly peer reviewed international journals.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Important information
- Holding Deutschland/Germany/Allemagne visa with work permit
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Phytochem Healthcare
10.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Research Fellow
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
12.2020 - 09.2022
Young Professional
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
05.2016 - 09.2017
Senior Research Fellow
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
03.2009 - 03.2014
Ph.D. - Biotechnology
Banasthali Vidyapith
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