Amritpreet Birdi
Greater Boston,MA
Summary
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Research Associate II
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Analytical Development for AAVs/Gene therapy
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into ongoing research efforts.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions on laboratory techniques and equipment usage, enhancing team members'' skill sets.
- Communicated project status to [Type] management verbally and through technical documentation and presentations.
- Generated and upload assay data and communicated results and reports to multi-disciplinary project teams to influence progression in discovery and development.
- Directed, guided and delegated tasks to teams and developed project schedules, resource requirements and timelines to maintain productivity on goals and objectives.
- Designed and executed studies to support usability of solutions, analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to project team.
- Achieved project objectives by troubleshooting experiments and testing practical and creative solutions.
- Conducted independent research to validate efficacy of solutions, assimilate results and prepare written technical reports.
- Maintained a safe and efficient laboratory environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform experimental design and data interpretation.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, showcasing the organization''s cutting-edge work in the field.
- Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate and reliable results.
Sr. Research Associate I
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Analytical Development for AAVs/Gene Therapy
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into ongoing research efforts.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions on laboratory techniques and equipment usage, enhancing team members' skill sets.
- Communicated project status management verbally and through technical documentation and presentations.
- Synthesized and utilized key information from proposals, technical reports and publications to achieve objectives.
- Achieved project objectives by troubleshooting experiments and testing practical and creative solutions.
Development Specialist II
Takeda (Originally Shire)
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Performed analytical testing of early to late phase therapeutic proteins/peptides
Scientist
Privo Technologies Inc
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Quality Control and Formulation Optimization of Drug Product
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
- Designed experiments using appropriate controls and variables, resulting in valid conclusions being drawn from collected data.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results.
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Increased research visibility, publishing findings in top-tier scientific journals.
- Contributed to development of patent, enhancing organization's intellectual property portfolio.
Research Assistant
University of Massachusetts Lowell
09.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted in development of analytical methods for characterization of vitamins and trained students in a Microbiology research laboratory
Education
Master of Science (MS) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
University of Massachusetts Lowell
01.2013
Master of Science (MS) - Biotechnology
Chandigarh College of Technology, Landran
01.2011
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biotechnology
Lyallpur Khalsa College of Engineering
01.2009
Skills
Expertise in gene therapy/proteins by developing, validating & transferring Biophysical and Analytical Chemistry assays internally & externally
Currently in search of Scientist, Team Lead & Tech Transfer Manager roles
- Analytical method development and validation ICHQ2
- Method transfer, method bridging, change control, risk assessment, CRO management
- Expertise in AAVs, proteins, and small molecules
- SEC, HILIC, IEX, and RP HPLC - UPLC MS(-MS), iCIEF, CE-SDS Page, CAD-HPLC for residuals, and peptide mapping characterization
- Assisted in Technical writing for regulatory filings
- GMP, GDP working environment
- Empower, Chromeleon, Chemstation, UNIFI, Protein Metrics and ELN workbook
- Agilent, Waters and Thermo U/HPLC, Protein Simple Maurice, Sciex PA 800, Nanodrop, Malvern Zetasizer, UV spectrophotometer, Waters BioAccord, Bruker's Maxis II QTOF
- Technology transfer International, Domestic, External and Internal
- Regulatory submissions for Phases I/II, III and BLA
- GMP, GDP working environment
- Softwares: Empower, Chromeleon, Protein Metrics, Waters/Agilent U/HPLC and ELN
- Teaching, Training and Mentoring junior scientists
- Design of Experiment, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Research
- and Experimental Design
Publications
- Development of a Nanoparticle- Embedded Chitosan Sponge for Topical and Local Administration of Chemotherapeutic Agents, J. Nanotechnol. Eng. Med., Nov 2014, 5, 4, 040905 (11 pages), NANO-15-1033, https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030899
- A nanoengineered topical transmucosal cisplatin delivery system induces anti-tumor response in animal models and patients with oral cancer, 35977936, PMC9385702, 10.1038/s41467022-31859-3
Timeline
Sr. Research Associate II
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
08.2021 - 04.2024
Sr. Research Associate I
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
05.2019 - 08.2021
Development Specialist II
Takeda (Originally Shire)
12.2017 - 05.2019
Scientist
Privo Technologies Inc
02.2015 - 11.2017
Research Assistant
University of Massachusetts Lowell
09.2012 - 08.2014
Master of Science (MS) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Science (MS) - Biotechnology
Chandigarh College of Technology, Landran
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biotechnology
Lyallpur Khalsa College of Engineering
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