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LEENA VAIDYA

LEENA VAIDYA

Bangalore/Mumbai ,

Summary

Senior research associate with 5 years of experience in enzymatic and biocatalytic processing across food and technical sectors. Ability to translate complex technical challenges into new business opportunities. A strong advocate of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork in developing sustainable biological and biochemical solutions to complex industrial problems.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Research Associate

Novonesis
Bangalore
01.2025 - Current
  • Formerly known as Novozymes South Asia Pvt ltd.
  • Conducted thorough market research on enzymatic technologies in oils and fats to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Provided customer-facing technical support across oils & fats and other technical applications, with direct engagement in lab-scale and pilot plant operations to ensure successful implementation of enzymatic solutions.
  • Successfully led vendor negotiations for procurement of lab equipment and consumables, involving both domestic and international suppliers.
  • Headed the upgradation of the oils and fats lab, which involved the installation of advanced equipment (e.g., ICP-OES, GC, SFC, or other tools relevant to your lab), restructured workflows for better space utilization, and implemented digital systems for data logging and monitoring.
  • Skilled in developing solutions for industrial bioprocesses like degumming, palm oil extraction, biodiesel.
  • Strong background in process optimization and developing proof-of-concept 'POC' projects for new process implementations.
  • Lead a team of project resources which boosted project completion rates by 40% by streamlining workflows and tracking progress.
  • Led technical training sessions for new hires and channel partners, ensuring effective knowledge transfer and skill development.

Research Associate

Novonesis (Formerly Known as Novozymes South Asia Pvt ltd)
Bangalore
11.2021 - 12.2024
  • Developed new processes and optimized existing ones, also, directly supported proof-of-concept 'POC' demonstrations which converted into business opportunity.
  • Established robust analytical methods and quality control protocols which enhanced product performance validation.
  • Skilled in preparing and communicating equipment operation protocols 'EOP' and Standard Operating Procedures 'SOP', ensuring seamless technology adoption at client sites.

Research External

Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Supported projects by implementing new data collection strategy that lead to streamline of data.
  • Learned and established the analytical methods for the oils and fats.

Internship

Godavari Biorefineries
Mumbai
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Worked on project which contributed towards synthesis of flavor and emollient esters for its use in personal care industry products.
  • Production and purification processes related to value-added products and other chemicals using refinery sugarcane biomass.

Education

M. Tech - Green Technology

Institute of Chemical Technology
Mumbai
01-2019

B.E. - Biotechnology

SIES Graduate School of Technology
Navi Mumbai
01-2016

Skills

  • Market research
  • Technical support
  • Process optimization
  • Supply chain management
  • Customer engagement
  • Vendor negotiation
  • MS office
  • Data analysis

Certification

  • Supply Chain Management, IIT Kharagpur
  • Certification in JMP data analysis

Accomplishments

  • One reviewed book chapter, One reviewed highlight article, three reviewed publications.
  • Performance Star Award for unlocking new passion and contribution towards business commercial wins.

Locations

  • Bangalore
  • Mumbai

Timeline

Senior Research Associate

Novonesis
01.2025 - Current

Research Associate

Novonesis (Formerly Known as Novozymes South Asia Pvt ltd)
11.2021 - 12.2024

Research External

Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 10.2021

Internship

Godavari Biorefineries
06.2019 - 11.2019

M. Tech - Green Technology

Institute of Chemical Technology

B.E. - Biotechnology

SIES Graduate School of Technology

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