Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dissertation Project
Accomplishments
Labskills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Mahima Thakkar

Vadodara

Summary

Adept at leveraging expertise in Surface Plasmon Resonance and biosimilarity studies from Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., I excel in employing analytical and leadership skills to enhance product quality and compliance. My background includes implementing QMS, optimizing cell-based assays, and pioneering eLN integration, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and teamwork to drive research excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Biopharma Division)
Ahmedabad
08.2023 - Current

Surface Plasmon Resonance:

  • I have experience working with Surface Plasmon Resonance using Biacore T200 and 8K Cytiva systems.
  • Conducted method qualifications for various techniques, ensuring accurate and reliable performances.

Biosimilarity Studies for Large Molecules:

  • Conducted comprehensive biosimilarity studies for large molecules using SPR and cell-based assays, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed detailed sample analysis to assess binding interactions and compare the biological activity of reference and test products.
  • Developed and optimized analytical methods to enhance the reliability and reproducibility of results.

Quality Management Systems (QMS) Implementation:

  • Implemented QMS for multiple molecules, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing overall product quality.
  • Developed and refined assurance protocols and documentation to support continuous improvement.

Cell-Based Assay:

  • Conducted various cell-based methods, including anti-proliferation assays and Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity (ADCC).
  • Designed and optimized experimental protocols to evaluate cellular responses and efficacy of therapeutic drugs.

Non-cell-based assays:

  • Designed and executed a range of ELISA assays for large molecules, ensuring precise quantification, and robust performance.

Electronic Lab Notebook (eLN) Implementation:

  • Utilized electronic lab notebook (eLN) systems to streamline data management and documentation processes.

Intern

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Ahmedabad
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Gained hands-on experience in a QC-GLP laboratory, performing routine and specialized testing of pharmaceutical products under Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
  • Performed performance verification and calibration of the analytical balance and HPLC to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Learned about documentation of test results, equipment calibration, and deviations in compliance with GLP and quality assurance protocols.

Intern

Atmiya Pathology laboratory
Vadodara
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • I received hands-on training in phlebotomy techniques, biochemical assays, sample preparation and processing, data handling, record keeping, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

Education

MSc - Biochemistry

Nirma University Institute of Science
01.2023

BSc - Biochemistry

Saurashtra University Shree M and N Virani Science college
01.2021

HSC -

Shannen School
01.2018

SSC -

Sarvanaman Vidya Mandir
01.2016

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • MS Word
  • Excel,
  • PowerPoint
  • NCBI, PubMed
  • primer designing
  • Maestro
  • Chimera

Organizational skill

  • Group discussion
  • oral presentations
  • leadership
  • teamwork

Research Skills:

  • Technical and Review Paper Writing
  • Laboratory research work

Lab skills:

  • Bioanalytical techniques
  • electrophoresis
  • spectrophotometry
  • centrifugation
  • HPLC
  • chromatography
  • SPR
  • Phlebotomy
  • Biochemical assays (glucose, cholesterol)
  • SpectraMax
  • PLA
  • Enzymatic activity

Immunological techniques:

  • ELISA
  • Cell culture techniques

Animal handling:

Rat-Wistar

Dissertation Project

The main research project is on the topic “Gut microbiota as a dual regulator for Bile acid and Fatty acid metabolism.” 

Contributing in the topic “Evaluating the anticancer potentials by smart nano scale polymers in liver cancer”.

Accomplishments

  • Stood 1st in English news reading competition.
  • Stood 1st in type writing competition.
  • Stood 1st in model making in National Science Day.
  • Attended several seminars and workshops.

Labskills

Electrophoresis, Spectrophotometer, Centrifugation, HPLC, Chromatography, ELISA, Preparation of primary cell culture, MTT assay, Rat-Wistar, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, western blotting

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

  • National Service Scheme (NSS): I was a candidate of NSS where we had to spread general awareness to public and guide people about government schemes.
  • Got an opportunity to do anchoring and narrating in cultural fest during bachelors in Shree M. & N. Virani Science college.
  • Played kho-kho till state level in Khel Mahakumbh

Certification

Completed online coursera course on “Introduction to Cancer: Metastasis” from Jhon Hopkins University

Timeline

Research Associate

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Biopharma Division)
08.2023 - Current

Intern

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
05.2022 - 06.2022

Intern

Atmiya Pathology laboratory
05.2020 - 06.2020

MSc - Biochemistry

Nirma University Institute of Science

BSc - Biochemistry

Saurashtra University Shree M and N Virani Science college

HSC -

Shannen School

SSC -

Sarvanaman Vidya Mandir
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