Suresh Ponnusamy
Darlington,United Kingdom
Summary
Cell culture scientist with over nine years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. Proven track record in problem resolution and enhancing customer satisfaction. Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approach drive high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Scientist II
Center for Process Innovation
Darlington
02.2023 - Current
- Developed cloning and upstream processes for production of various biological products, including mAbs, viral vectors, and vaccines from CHO, HEK, and MDCK cells.
- Conducted in-vitro transcription for mRNA vaccine synthesis.
- Supported GMP team in engineering and clinical batch manufacturing of biologics.
- Scoped project proposals and estimated costs for commercial and CR&D cell culture projects.
Fast Trak Associate Scientist
Cytiva, Danaher Group of Company
Bangalore, India
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed processes for culturing CHO and CAR-T cells in WAVE bioreactor and XDR SUB platforms.
- Supported downstream and analytical process development activities to enhance efficiency.
- Organised and conducted training sessions on bioprocess technology for industry and academic scientists.
- Provided extensive training and product demonstrations to support sales and service teams.
Scientist, MSAT
Immuneel Therapeutics
Bangalore, India
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Streamlined CAR-T cell production development through viral vector transduction optimisation.
- Evaluated multiple platforms for T cell selection, isolation, and enrichment.
- Analysed CAR-T cells via FACS to identify activation and memory markers.
Scientist - Process Development, Upstream
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Hyderabad, India
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Streamlined process development for recombinant monoclonal antibodies from CHO cells via fed batch fermentation.
- Participated in technology transfer and scale-up activities to enhance production efficiency.
Senior Research Associate - Process Development, Upstream
Syngene International
Bangalore, India
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Process development and process optimization for production of microbial, yeast and cell culture derived recombinant proteins by batch, fed batch and continues mode of fermentation at preparative and commercial scale.
Production Executive - Downstream
Biocon
Bangalore, India
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Purification of Monoclonal antibodies by traditional chromatography methods.
- Also involved in data compilation and data interpretation of unit operations involved in the purification process.
Education
M.TECH (RESEARCH) - INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
National Institute of Technology
Karnataka, India 08.2013 - 10.2015
B. TECH - BIOTECHNOLOGY
K.S.R College of Technology
Tiruchengode, Namakkal 07.2009 - 04.2013
Skills
- Ambr bioreactor systems
- Biostat fermenters
- Single use bioreactors and ATF system
- CTS-Dynamag technology
- ClonePix technology
- FACS analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Client management and communication
- Calm under pressure
- Technology transfer understanding
Affiliations
- Hiking, Travelling, Gardening
Accomplishments
Won Best Poster Presentation in Poster Innovation Exchange at CPI Biologics, Darlington in 2024.
Received employee excellence award for successful completion of critical projects on time from Syngene international Ltd, in 2017.
Received “Summer Research Fellowship” during 2012-13 offered by Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, and carried internship in the field of Immunology and Cell Biology in National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
Won “Meritorious Student” award during 2012-13 for excelling in academics in Dept. Of Biotechnology, K.S.R College of Technology, Tamil Nadu.
Timeline
Scientist II
Center for Process Innovation
02.2023 - Current
Fast Trak Associate Scientist
Cytiva, Danaher Group of Company
11.2021 - 01.2023
Scientist, MSAT
Immuneel Therapeutics
11.2020 - 11.2021
Scientist - Process Development, Upstream
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
03.2019 - 11.2020
Senior Research Associate - Process Development, Upstream
Syngene International
02.2017 - 03.2019
Production Executive - Downstream
Biocon
02.2016 - 12.2016
M.TECH (RESEARCH) - INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
National Institute of Technology
08.2013 - 10.2015
B. TECH - BIOTECHNOLOGY
K.S.R College of Technology
07.2009 - 04.2013
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