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Deepa Sudeeshna Nekkanti

Deepa Sudeeshna Nekkanti

Belfast,Antrim

Summary

Accomplished Molecular Biology and Biotechnology graduate with extensive experience as a Serum Formulation Scientist. Expertise in optimizing formulations, achieving high analyte accuracy, and developing custom solutions. Skilled in spiking calculations, root cause analysis, and quality control. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and maintain regulatory compliance. Adept at high-throughput manufacturing and timely product delivery. Seeking opportunities to leverage technical skills in a dynamic laboratory setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Serum Formulation Scientist

Randox Laboratories Limited
Antrim, BT41 4FL
11.2023 - Current


  • Formulation Development: Formulated variety of liquid and freeze-dried products, achieving 90% of product analytes within manufacturing specifications.
  • Custom Product Efficiency: Developed several custom products with high efficiency, meeting specific client requirements.
  • Spiking Calculations and Recoveries: Performed precise spiking calculations and recovery analyses to ensure accurate additive quantities.
  • Process Filtration: Set up and operated Paltronic system for filtering large batch volumes up to 1000 litres.
  • Documentation: Maintained comprehensive documentation, including work orders, at the time of formulation to ensure traceability and compliance
  • Quality Management System (QMS): Utilized Q-Pulse to access work instructions, complete non-conformance policies, manage incidents, and update validated documents.
  • Problem Solving: Applied root cause analysis and troubleshooting design to resolve complex formulation issues effectively.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated with R&D, QA, and production teams to meet project milestones, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products.
  • High Throughput Manufacturing: Successfully manufactured multiple products within a single week, demonstrating strong time management and production capabilities.


Part-time employment

Glanbia Cheese Ltd
Magheralin
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Packed cheese and ensured their quality by checking weight, shape, quality, cross contamination
  • Performed quality checks and metal detection tests at regular intervals in an hour.

Internship

Mahsa University
Selangor, Malaysia
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Completed the biomedical sciences mobility program.
  • Gained microbiology laboratory training at biosafety level four.

Academic Industrial Internship

United Breweries Limited
Tamilnadu, India
05.2019 - 05.2019
  • Acquired comprehensive understanding beer fermentation process.
  • Mastered yeast management and temperature control techniques.

Academic Internship

Advanced Training Institute (Skill India)
Tamilnadu, India
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • Gained practical experience in gas chromatography.
  • Showed exceptional performance in method development and equipment error correction.

Internship

Rainbow Pharma Training Lab
Telangana, India
12.2017 - 12.2017
  • Trained in high-performance liquid chromatography.
  • Assisted in diagnosing and repairing machine issues

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology - Biotechnology

Sathyabama University
07.2016 - 05.2020

MSC IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY - Biotechnology

Queen's University
09.2021 - 12.2022

Skills

  • Formulation of serum
  • Microbiology (all techniques)
  • Mammalian Cell Culture
  • Protein Extraction & Purification
  • Gene Expression Analysis Assays
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • DNA & RNA Isolation
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Resource management

Soft Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Planning/organizing
  • Communication

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Proud to be a founding member of the Bionove Club and aided in implementing a newsletter/sharing scientific knowledge through this outlet
  • Achieved the fifth-best conceivable university rank and was awarded the Young Raman Genius Award
  • As an undergraduate, three of my own research articles were published
  • Multiple certificates were thoroughly earned through NPTEL, a government-run organization in India

Publications

  • BIOMEDICAL AND BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH JOURNAL March 2021.5 (1) | 88-93 Anti-mycobacterial properties and metabolic profiling of fish gut-associated Streptomyces sp. MCA2
  • ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICALS January - March 2020, 14 (1) | 72 Larvicidal potential of actinomycetes isolated from various regions of Chennai
  • RESEARCH GATE January 2018 Susceptibility of biocompatible polymer-based formulation of solvent extracts of plant-based biopesticide against major lepidopteron pests, Spodoptera litura and Helicoverpa armigera

Languages

English
Fluent
Telugu
Native
Hindi
Intermediate

Additional Information

Full certifications PDF available on request

References

References available upon request.

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Timeline

Serum Formulation Scientist

Randox Laboratories Limited
11.2023 - Current

MSC IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY - Biotechnology

Queen's University
09.2021 - 12.2022

Part-time employment

Glanbia Cheese Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2023

Internship

Mahsa University
09.2019 - 09.2019

Academic Industrial Internship

United Breweries Limited
05.2019 - 05.2019

Academic Internship

Advanced Training Institute (Skill India)
12.2018 - 12.2018

Internship

Rainbow Pharma Training Lab
12.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology - Biotechnology

Sathyabama University
07.2016 - 05.2020

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