Rama Mani Gorle

Head of operations:

• Responsible for overall lab administration
• Effective communication with clients, department’s lab staff to smoothen the lab operations.
• Meeting with clients, Doctors, Project scientists and direct sales and marketing of lab services.
• Responsible for successful lab accreditations (NABL as per ISO15189:2022).

Consultant Molecular biologist:

• Validation and Standardization of Real Time PCR (RT PCR) based tests, viz, Infectious Molecular tests, Autoimmune and oncology related molecular diagnostic tests etc.
• RT PCR data analysis and Result interpretation.
• Organizing CMEs/seminars and workshops on the updates of newly introduced Molecular tests in Q Path Labs.
• Fair knowledge in Sanger sequencing and Illumina platform and data analysis.
• Supervising and training junior level molecular staff.
• Compliance and Maintenance of Quality control procedures as per ISO15189 standard.
• Supporting research projects as and when required.
• Attending to conferences and relevant training sessions.

• This includes ensuring clinical biochemistry testing and results reporting
• Results interpretation and providing advices on choice investigations to doctors/clients as and when required
• To ensure highest quality of test reports and customer satisfaction with emphasis on efficiency and continuous improvement
• Handling technical and administrative queries from internal and external customers. To seek the help of Head-Lab services for non-resolving complaints and to take relevant steps to avoid recurrence of the complaint.
• To ensure daily Quality control performance and other QA/QC procedures as per ISO15189 standard.
• To ensure smooth functioning of equipment by periodic calibrations and maintenance.
• Selection of appropriate testing methodology and ensures adequate availability of reagents and supplies.
• To visit the collection centers and mini labs when necessary.
• To ensure adequate and trained staff are available in the concerned sections and identify the training needs of the staff and impart training, evaluate and monitor the programs as and when needed
• To take part in internal audits and file reports on time
• To implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances and monitor their effectiveness.

• Managing clinical biochemistry & POC laboratory with wide test menu of routine and specialized biochemistry tests.
• To ensure timely and correct reporting of test results in areas like routine biochemistry, tumor markers, hormones, Enzymes, immunoassays & specialized clinical chemistry tests.
• To give opinions and interpretation of test results & provide advice on the choice of examination and use of laboratory services to the consultant doctors.
• To ensure availability of relevant equipment and competent personnel to carry out all departmental activities (e.g. testing, quality control, reporting of results, provide customer support etc.)
• To communicate effectively with staff members, patients and consultant doctors to promote vibrant working atmosphere for growth and continuous improvement of the department
• Maintenance of Clinical Biochemistry instruments.
• Implementation of NABL 112, ISO 15189 standards
• Reviewed customer history to recommend appropriate products and services.

• Managing clinical laboratory of 300 bedded multi specialty hospital with a wide test menu of routine and special biochemistry tests.
• To do QC planning and implement QC program in the lab as per the guidelines of NABL and ISO15189
• To deal with nonconforming work, deviation and departures in testing & ensure corrective and preventive actions as required
• To monitor the activities of supervisors in the Department
• To ensure their effective utilization leading to better outcomes (monitoring through quality indicators)

• Coordination of projects & clinical trials in Clinical Reference Laboratory with respect to customer interaction, technical requirements and ensuring deliverables.
• To ensure that studies are planned, conducted and completed in compliance to contractual obligations and quality management system requirements.
• To manage Lab operations, site supplies, logistics, QA/QC, customer services and draft an internal project flow which will give complete study guidelines to be followed by project team.
• Creation of Project specific Client codes, and study specific test codes by using Lab ware LIMS.
• Project data base management and maintenance of records for all projects and trials that allows complete audit trial and traceability of activities.
• To train staff as and when required for proper handling of projects/trials.
• Budgeting, Costing and Vendor Evaluation for the entire project
• Organizing Sponsors meeting, investigators meeting and all other internal meetings related to the clinical trial execution, functionality and progress

• To analyze and reporting of test results in areas like routine biochemistry, tumor markers, Hormones, Enzymes, immuno assays, specialzed tests like protein electrophoresis, immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE) etc.
• Maintenance & handling of Clinical Biochemistry instruments (Auto Analyzer, Semi- Auto Analyzer, ELISA Reader, Electrophoresis Equipment etc.)
• Teaching DMLT students and BSc Nursing students as part of my job profile at Indo-American College of paramedical courses.
• Project guide to postgraduate students (M.Sc, life science) & Engineering (Bio technology) students.