Nagarjuna Sivaraj

Trained specifically for HCV, HBV, HIV, influenza, and COVID-19–RT PCR diagnosis at Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (ICMR and NABL licensed Laboratory)

• Monitored laboratory equipment performance and performed repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance as necessary.
• Provided guidance to junior scientists on protocol development, experiment design, data analysis techniques.

• Compiled agendas, prepared minutes of meetings, and distributed relevant materials to committee members.
• Assisted in the preparation of project proposal presentations for EC meetings and other related events.
• Scheduled appointments and maintained a calendar for the committee chairperson & members.
• Organized and coordinated all aspects of project review, seminars and workshops attended by the committee members.
• Answered incoming calls from investigators and sponsors regarding inquiries about the committee's activities.
• Monitored progress reports, adverse events, and serious adverse events submitted by the investigators on their assigned projects.
• Maintained an up-to-date database of contact information for all members of the committee.
• Prepared financial statements, budget reports, and other financial documents required by the board.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for board members attending external meetings or events.
• Handled confidential information in accordance with company policies.
• Ensured that all legal requirements were met when drafting documents or making decisions on behalf of the committee.

• Isolated RNA from cells or tissue samples and performed reverse transcriptase PCR.
• Evaluated the effects of mutations on gene expression patterns using reporter gene assays.
• Designed primers for polymerase chain reaction amplification of target genes.
• Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis and other molecular biology techniques to analyze DNA samples.
• Developed protocols for the extraction of nucleic acids from various sources.
• Analyzed data using statistical software packages such as Open epi and Excel.
• Set up, operated, and maintained laboratory equipment related to molecular biology research activities.
• Independently managed multiple projects within tight timelines.
• Reviewed literature related to molecular biology topics relevant to current projects.
• Designed research and experimental studies, executing research techniques, tests and assays.
• Maintained bio-repository for all specimens collected
• Recorded and reported test results accurately according to established procedures.
• Maintained laboratory records and documented results of experiments in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Performed clinical research activities including protocol development, subject recruitment and data collection.
• Reviewed and monitored clinical trial sites to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices guidelines.

• Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
• Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
• I attended meetings on behalf of the NAAC Criteria 3 Team.
• Provided guidance to team members regarding policies and procedures in the NAAC Assessment criteria.
• Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
• Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.