Vineetha Nair
Luton,LUT
Summary
Detail-oriented and GMP-compliant Microbiologist with hands-on experience in microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, MLT validation, and microbial identification. Strong expertise in cleanroom monitoring, documentation, and supporting aseptic practices. Proven ability to maintain laboratory records accurately and collaborate with cross-functional teams in pharmaceutical environments. Seeking to contribute microbiology expertise to ITH Pharma as a Junior Microbiologist.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Microbiologist
Bristol Laboratories Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- Performed routine environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, including viable and nonviable particulate monitoring, air sampling, surface sampling, and compressed air monitoring.
- Assisted in performing area requalification for environmental monitoring by developing sampling plans and preparing rationale documents for location selection based on risk assessment and regulatory requirements in accordance with GMP guidelines.
- Conducted microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and final drug products.
- Performed water testing for purified and potable water, ensuring compliance with pharmacopeial standards.
- Maintained pure microbial cultures and reference strains as per SOPs.
- Conducted Growth Promotion Tests (GPT) for all media and broths used in microbiological testing.
- Investigated OOS/OOT and supported in documentation of CAPA and deviations.
- Participated in cleaning validation studies.
- Assisted in SOP preparation, review, and periodic updates.
- Maintained accurate microbiological records and laboratory logs in line with GMP requirements.
- Supported internal audits and MHRA regulatory inspections.
Sr Molecular Biologist
Tulip Diagnostic Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ability to independently design, perform, and analyse experiments for qPCR assay development and other molecular biology techniques.
- Validated infectious pathogens in CL3 conditions, following the highest safety standards as laboratory SOP.
- Collaborated with third-party users to externally validate the data for qPCR kits developed in the lab.
- Ability to demonstrate various molecular biology techniques and virus-specific assays, including qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, Tissue culture, infectivity assays, etc.
- Providing technical support to the manufacturing team, ensuring efficient product development and manufacturing processes.
- Established new techniques/capabilities to enhance the functional screening platform, demonstrating adaptability and innovation.
- Analysed, interpreted, and summarised findings for internal meetings, ensuring effective communication of results.
- Recorded research outcomes clearly in an electronic lab notebook/LIMS, maintaining meticulous documentation.
- Developed project plans, reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the consistency and reproducibility of experiments.
- Contributed to routine laboratory duties, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
Molecular Biologist
Himedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Mumbai, India
- Optimized protocol for extraction of DNA/RNA from all clinical samples and compared the competency with external extraction kits such as Promega, Qiagen, and Invitrogen extraction kits.
- Proficient in using bioinformatics tools. Observed NGS in the Lab as part of training.
- Tested 5000 samples of COVID-19 per day using qPCR and reports were entered in the laboratory database system.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration of Lab instruments and entered reports in the log book for documentation purposes.
- Established positive relations with customers, patients, and colleagues and maintained a professional appearance.
- Participated in External and Internal audits, followed and maintained documentation routinely as per laboratory standards.
- Demonstrated understanding of Health and safety protocol for ensuring the lab environment is kept safe.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Established quality-control testing models, procedures, and specifications.
- Worked on government projects at JJ Hospital, the National Centre for Microbial Resource, RDIL, and the Mumbai forensic lab.
- Mumbai, India
- Collaborated with industry partners to develop diagnostic tools based on molecular markers, increasing patient access to personalized medicine options.
QC Microbiologist
Paxchem Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Mumbai, India
- Performed microbial limits testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Performed environmental monitoring to control microbial contamination in manufacturing facilities.
- Performed routine monitoring of lab instruments, documenting reports in log books.
- Performed water testing for purified and potable water, ensuring compliance with pharmacopeial standards.
- Lab Management: Ensured cleanliness and disinfection of the lab area and supervised the housekeeping team.
Education
MBA - Hospital administration
University Of Bedfordshire
Luton, LUT06.2023
MSc - Medical Biotechnology
MGM institute of Health and Sciences
Mumbai, Maharashtra08.2016
BSc - Microbiology
Mumbai University
Mumbai, Maharashtra05.2014
Skills
- QPCR
- ELISA
- Western blotting
- Cloning
- Protein Purification
- Fluorescence Microscopy
- Bioinformatics tools
- Environmental Monitoring
- GMP Compliance
- Microbiological Testing
- Water Testing
- Microbial Identification
- Cleaning Validation Support
- Growth Promotion Test
- Investigation of OOS/OOT
- CAPA Documentation
Timeline
Microbiologist
Bristol Laboratories Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Sr Molecular Biologist
Tulip Diagnostic Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2022
Molecular Biologist
Himedia Laboratories Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2020
QC Microbiologist
Paxchem Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
MSc - Medical Biotechnology
MGM institute of Health and Sciences
BSc - Microbiology
Mumbai University
MBA - Hospital administration
University Of Bedfordshire
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