CHINMAYEE KAPPAGANTULA
Scientist
West Haven,CT
Summary
Passionate and innovative Biotech graduate with over 4.5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical/biologics industry and academic research. Seeking a challenging role in biopharmaceutical, biotech and biologics research and development to leverage my skills and contribute, to develop cutting-edge solutions for innovative projects
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Summer Intern
PPD, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Thermofisher Scientific)
- Assisted the clinical R&D team in Immunoassay techniques, enhancing my understanding and skill set during the internship
- Gained hands-on experience in conducting MSD assays, ADA, pKa, and clinical assay development, ensuring accurate and consistent outcomes
- Participated in a team effort to develop clinical assays, focusing on determining antibody sensitivity in clinical trial samples
- Undertook detailed literature reviews to supplement ongoing research and expand my knowledge base
- Acquired proficiency in operating laboratory equipment and honed troubleshooting skills during equipment malfunctions
- Analyzed research data and meticulously documented findings, ensuring clarity and precision.
Research Associate
CuraTeQ Biologics Pvt Ltd, Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Planned and executed experiments for the development of analytical methods for mAbs
- Responsible for method development and validation activities
- Conducted process support activities
- Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis of mAbs samples and interpreted data from chromatographic techniques like size exclusion chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, SDS-PAGE/Western blot
- Developed SOPs on laboratory processes, documentation, equipment, and supporting documentation that supports daily activities
- Trained new staff on equipment including HPLC, pH meter balance, and other basic methods
- Maintained and calibrated analytical instruments
Research Associate
Aurobindo Biologics Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2017 - 10.2019
- Planned and executed of experiments for analytical development methods of mAbs
- Calibrated and maintained analytical instruments
- Performed installation qualification, operational & performance qualification for new instruments
- Performed quantitative and qualitative analysis to support development
- Interpreted data from chromatographic techniques like size exclusion chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, SDS-PAGE/Western blot
- Developed SOP on laboratory processes, documentation, equipment, and supporting documentation that supports daily activities
- Trained new staff in the handling of equipment - HPLC, pH meter balance, and other basic methods
- Skills
Education
Master of Science - Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of New Haven
New Haven, CT 01.2023 - 12 2023
Master of Technology - Biotechnology
Sreenidhi institute of science and technology
11.2014 - 2 2017
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Aurora Technological and Research Institute
09.2010 - 5 2014
Skills
Technical Skillsundefined
Accomplishments
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Instrumentation:
- HPLC-Waters
- UV-Visible spectrophotometer-SHIMADZU
- MSD bioanalytical reader
- NanoDrop
- Projects
- Master's Academic Project Dec 2015 to Jan 2017
- Impact of Macrophage Apoptosis/Necrosis on T-Cell Responses
- Established and tested the effect of distinct activation phenotypic macrophage apoptosis under sterile inflammatory conditions on T-cell response
- Performed Mammalian cell culture on Jurkat T-Cells and RAW 264.7 Macrophages
- Gained hands-on experience on SDS-PAGE, Western blotting and staining techniques, flow cytometry
Timeline
Master of Science - Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of New Haven
01.2023 - 12 2023
R&D Summer Intern
PPD, Inc
05.2022 - 08.2022
Research Associate
CuraTeQ Biologics Pvt Ltd, Aurobindo Pharma Limited
10.2020 - 08.2021
Research Associate
Aurobindo Biologics Pvt Ltd
05.2017 - 10.2019
Master of Technology - Biotechnology
Sreenidhi institute of science and technology
11.2014 - 2 2017
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Aurora Technological and Research Institute
09.2010 - 5 2014