Vaishali Maheshwari
New Delhi
Summary
Commitment to contributing in demanding, intellectually enriching environments that provide opportunities for skill enhancement and effective management of assigned duties
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Associate
East Ocyon Bio Pvt Ltd
Faridabad
11.2025 - Current
- Acquired technical skills in cell culture and assay development to support research objectives.
- Developed and optimized mammalian cell culture processes for cell-based assays in CAR-NK cell therapy research, utilizing various mammalian cell lines including HEK293, Jurkat, HT-1080, ES-2, and H441.
- Developed and optimized functional titer assays for retroviral vectors to determine transduction efficiency and viral infectivity.
- Performed vector transduction optimization and established assay conditions to ensure reproducible viral performance.
- Developed and executed cytotoxicity assays (LDH-based) for functional evaluation of engineered CAR-NK cells against target tumor cells.
- Performed cell counting and viability analysis using automated cell counting platforms to support process development and product characterization.
- Executed multi-parameter flow cytometry for immunophenotypic characterization, CAR expression analysis, and assessment of transduced CAR-NK cell populations.
- Authored and revised Developmental Methods of Analysis (DMOA), Method Development Reports (MDRs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and experimental protocols to ensure compliance and standardization.
- Maintained comprehensive scientific documentation using Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Senior Research Associate
MedTherapy Biotech- CDMO platform for CAR-T therapy
Noida
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed and optimized assays for lentivirus characterization, assessing performance and validating results to ensure reliability.
- Gained technical expertise through hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and methodologies.
- Handling adherent and suspension cell lines such as HEK293T cell line and Jurkat cell line.
- Performing transduction and nucleic acid isolation, physical and functional titer.
- Conducted installation qualification, operational qualification, and performance qualification of equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Preparation of Protocols, EOPs, SOPs.
Quality control Analyst
ImmunoACT – India’s Pioneer in Cell and Gene Therapies (CAR-T Therapy)
Rabale, Navi Mumbai
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted QC testing for raw materials and final drug products in cGMP settings.
- Completed QC review of raw materials and finished drug products in cGMP laboratory environment.
- Produced and maintained accurate test reports and analytical documentation, contributing to data integrity and traceability.
- Prepared accurate test reports and maintained analytical records.
- Produced clear test reports and maintained analytical documentation.
- Prepared COA release documentation, SOPs, EOPs, STPs, and method validation protocols.
- Prepared COA release files, SOPs, EOPs, STPs, and method validation protocols within cGMP QC laboratory environment.
- Supported cross-functional sample handling, quality testing, and release of COA or AR.
- Worked with cross-functional teams for sample management, quality testing, and issuance of COA or AR.
- Gained familiarity with deviation management, CAPA, change control, and GDP protocols.
- Assisted with installation, maintenance, calibration, and documentation for laboratory equipment.
- Contributed to stability studies for plasmid, lentivirus, and CAR-T samples, supporting product safety and efficacy assessments.
- Contributed to stability studies for plasmid, lentivirus, and CAR-T materials.
- Supported cell culture work and flow cytometry-based assay activities.
- Managed basic cell culture activities and supported flow cytometry assay execution.
- Performed basic cell culture tasks and supported flow cytometry-based assays.
- Delivered support for molecular biology testing, including DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, mycoplasma PCR detection, UV-Vis spectroscopy, BET, restriction digestion, RT-PCR, sandwich ELISA, and PBMC isolation.
- Applied molecular biology methods across DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, mycoplasma PCR detection, UV-Vis spectroscopy, BET, restriction digestion, RT-PCR, sandwich ELISA, and PBMC isolation.
- Gained practical exposure to NGS sample processing and plasmid data analysis.
- Contributed to stability testing for plasmid, lentivirus, and CAR-T samples.
- Prepared CoA release documentation, SOPs, EOPs, STPs, and method validation protocols.
- Supported cross-functional sample handling, quality testing, and release of CoA or AR.
- Gained familiarity with deviation management, CAPA, change control, and GDP protocols.
Science Teacher
J K Modern School
Dhampur
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered engaging biology lessons to Classes X through XII, enhancing students' comprehension and interest in the subject.
- Assessed student understanding through quizzes, tests, and classwork.
Internship Student
BioLim Centre for Science and technology
Chennai
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Internship in microbiology laboratory.
- Supported safe microbiological sample handling.
- Prepared culture media for lab use.
- Performed plating and biochemical testing.
Sourcing Specialist
Artech Infosystems and Leadstack Pvt Ltd
Noida
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted recruitment for pharmaceutical job openings in the USA
06.2017 - 04.2020
- Preparation of competitive exams
Education
MSc - microbiology
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (Central university)
Lucknow01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
Firoz Gandhi College, Raebareli Affiliated to CSJM Kanpur University
01-2013
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Achievements/Awards/Certificates:
Qualified Course on Computer Concepts with 'B' Grade in April 2022., Qualified GATE in Life Science in 2020., Qualified Gujarat State Eligibility Test (GSET) in Life science in 2018 with 72%. (Qualified for Assistant Professor), Qualified ICAR ASRB NET in Agricultural Microbiology in 2017 with 59.78.
Declaration:
The information provided above is correct to the best of my knowledge. Date: 06/08/2026
Personal Details:
- Language Known: English, Hindi
- Hometown: Delhi
Timeline
Senior Research Associate
East Ocyon Bio Pvt Ltd
11.2025 - Current
Senior Research Associate
MedTherapy Biotech- CDMO platform for CAR-T therapy
11.2024 - 10.2025
Quality control Analyst
ImmunoACT – India’s Pioneer in Cell and Gene Therapies (CAR-T Therapy)
10.2022 - 10.2024
Science Teacher
J K Modern School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Internship Student
BioLim Centre for Science and technology
11.2021 - 12.2021
Sourcing Specialist
Artech Infosystems and Leadstack Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 11.2021
06.2017 - 04.2020
MSc - microbiology
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (Central university)
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
Firoz Gandhi College, Raebareli Affiliated to CSJM Kanpur University