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VIVEK MORRIS PRATHAP

Project Scientist
New Delhi

Summary

Passionate project scientist with six years of testing background in microbiology and analytical characterization of biologicals. Multitasking pro with a strong aptitude for communication and problem-solving. Evidence of keeping lab spaces and equipment in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Scientist

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre
10.2023 - Current

same as aforementioned

Senior Programme Officer

National Anti Doping Agency
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with sport federations at national and international level.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations in case of collection of dope samples from athletes.
  • Managed whereabouts failures of athletes and well versed in drafting notice to athletes.
  • Deals with Therapeutic Exception for Use applications for those need according to their medical condition.
  • Audited "Khelo India Games 2023" in Bhopal, Indore and Jabalpur.

Project Scientist

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • To build a database of Head_Neck Cancer and Lung Cancer radiology and pathology images linked to their clinical information.
  • To annotate images and make annotations available as part of the database.
  • To establish mechanisms to facilitate access to the database.
  • To drive the AI based algorithm/application development using the Biobank infrastructure and data along with infrastructure.
  • To jointly develop the website and the data portal.
  • To jointly conduct training/ outreach program & popularize the Imaging Biobank.

Bench Biologist

National Institute of Biologicals
04.2016 - 05.2021
  • Handling and maintenance of animal cell line (suspension and adherent cell line).
  • To carry out Biological testing of Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and In-vitro potency assays for Therapeutic Monoclonal antibodies viz. Rituximab, Trastuzumab, Adalimumab, Pembrolizumab, Aflibercept, Natalizumab and Bevacizumab.
  • Capillary Electrophoresis (CE-SDS[R & NR], CZE, cIEF)
  • High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (SEC, CEX)
  • Method Verification/Validation for the products which received first time in the laboratory.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • To contribute as part in Internal Audits of Laboratories, external audits being carried out by NABL, Drug Regulatory Authority and WHO.
  • To carry out Intermediate checks of Equipment and coordinate with the vendors visit for its AMC program and calibration at regular intervals.
  • Preparing SOPs and Work Instructions for various Q.C. Parameters of Biologicals being tested in laboratory and equipment’s respectively and other necessary administrative requirements for product testing Laboratories.
  • Handling and preparation of schedule and plans for Internal Audits.
  • Handling compliance to non-conformance for Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAP) and it verifications.
  • Handling documentation of Inter collaborative studies with different Biologicals Testing Laboratories/ Manufacturer’s across India.
  • Contributing as part in activities related to the implementation of ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 & OHSAS 18001: 2008 standards.

Education

Ph.D. - Biotechnology

Shri Ramaswaroop Memorial University
Barabanki, Lucknow

Master of Science - Pharmacology

University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United Kingdom
03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Biotehcnology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
08.2010

Skills

  • Assay development
  • Results analysis
  • Research and experiments
  • Chromatography
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Analytics
  • Research and publication

Publications

  • Quality assurance of rituximab (anti-CD 20) antibodies by potency
    testing: determining the system suitability criteria and sample
    acceptance criteria. CURRENT SCIENCE, VOL. 114, 2018. Impact IF
    2020 of Current Science is 1.102.
  • Evolving knowledge in framing of teratogenic activity towards risk
    perception. IJPSR (2020), Volume 11, Issue 8.
  • Updated Ethnobotanical Notes, Phytochemistry and
    Phytopharmacology of plants belonging to the genus Morus
    (Family: Moraceae). Phytomedicine Plus (2021): 100120. Impact IF
    of Phytomedicine plus is 5.34.
  • Method Development Technology and Optimisation Studies in
    Famotidine Pellets: An In Vitro Release. Journal of Positive School
    Psychology http://journalppw.com2022, Vol. 6, No. 4, 10373–10390.
    Impact IF of Journal of Positive Psychology is 4.197.
  • Book Chapter:
  • Epigenetics and viral infectious diseases." In Epigenetics and
    Metabolomics, pp. 353-369. Academic Press, 2021.
  • (In communication) System Biology in Big Data Analytics, Issues,
    Challenges and opportunities.

Certification

  • Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on ISO 45001 OH&S MS, FICCI - [8th - 10th]
  • Basic Training programme on capillary Electrophoresis, SCIEX, Centre of Excellence, DHR Holding India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India - [16th - 18th]
  • Basic Training on Bio-similar characterization using SCIEX CESI 8000 Capillary Electrophoresis and Triple TOF 6600 Mass Spectrometer, SCIEX, Centre of Excellence, DHR Holding India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India - [06th]
  • "ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories", National Institute of Biologicals, Sector 62, Noida- [26th Aug- 09th Sep]

Languages

English
Master or proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Upper intermediate
B2
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Project Scientist

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre
10.2023 - Current

Senior Programme Officer

National Anti Doping Agency
12.2022 - 09.2023

Project Scientist

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre
06.2021 - 11.2022

Bench Biologist

National Institute of Biologicals
04.2016 - 05.2021

Ph.D. - Biotechnology

Shri Ramaswaroop Memorial University

Master of Science - Pharmacology

University of Bedfordshire

Bachelor of Science - Biotehcnology

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  • Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on ISO 45001 OH&S MS, FICCI - [8th - 10th]
  • Basic Training programme on capillary Electrophoresis, SCIEX, Centre of Excellence, DHR Holding India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India - [16th - 18th]
  • Basic Training on Bio-similar characterization using SCIEX CESI 8000 Capillary Electrophoresis and Triple TOF 6600 Mass Spectrometer, SCIEX, Centre of Excellence, DHR Holding India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India - [06th]
  • "ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories", National Institute of Biologicals, Sector 62, Noida- [26th Aug- 09th Sep]
VIVEK MORRIS PRATHAPProject Scientist