Manjulata Singh
Richmond,United States
Summary
Experienced Pathology Specialist with 7+ years in molecular biology research and clinical diagnostic laboratory. Proficient in RT-PCR, NGS, and CRISPR screening. Mentored diverse teams and collaborated with different groups, improving lab efficiency. Published 10+ research papers in top journals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathology Specialist senior
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA, United States
11.2021 - Current
- Executed clinical testing processes with 100% accuracy, utilizing advanced techniques like RT-PCR and NGS, ensuring compliance with CAP regulations.
- Performed necessary daily, weekly, and as-needed quality control, calibration, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting with appropriate documentation and communication.
- Executed calibration, verification and correlation studies, maintaining GLP policies, ensuring compliance with CAP regulations through meticulous documentation and effective communication.
- Mentored a diverse team of interns and residents through improved collaboration and communication.
- Performed transplant viral load detection using Qiasymphony automated platform assays.
- Executed NGS library preparations, cell culture processes for internal controls, enhancing lab efficiency within 6 months through optimized protocols.
- Facilitated timely communication of critical test results to supervisors and directors, enhancing decision-making processes within the lab.
- Quickly mastered Cerner and Epic to perform, record and release test results on time
Post-doctoral Research Associate
Virginia CommonWealth University
Richmond, VA
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed and executed innovative CRISPR library screening methods, resulting in the identification of key epigenetic factors influencing cancer treatment responses.
- Executed in vitro drug screening for FDA library compounds, identifying 6 novel drug targets in Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
- Independently designed, performed, and analyzed the NURF inhibitor project related data using human cell lines and mouse model.
- Mentored undergraduate, graduate, interns, and technical staff.
Post-doctoral Fellow
Virginia CommonWealth University
Richmond, VA
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Led the project on 'Role of S1P transporter in breast cancer metastasis', resulting in a published manuscript within 12 months.
- Collaborated with different research groups to develop the breast cancer model of transgenic mice.
Post-doctoral Research Associate
School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Established 3D tumor models for breast cancer progression, leading to 4 first-author publications, including 2 in 'Cancer Research', within 3 years.
- Lead the project investigating the association of mineralization in breast-to-bone metastasis using mouse model.
- Mentored 4 undergraduates and 2 graduate students, fostering their research skills and enhancing team collaboration.
Education
Ph.D. - Life Sciences
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu07-2014
M.S. (M. Tech) - Biotechnology
VIT University
Vellore, Tamil NaduB.S. Pharm. (B. Pharm.) - undefined
U. P. Technical University
Skills
- DNA, RNA extraction
- Primer designing
- Molecular genotyping techniques
- Real-time PCR expertise
- Library construction for NGS applications
- Viral load analysis
- Capillary electrophoresis techniques
- Mammalian cell culture, Primary culture, 3D cell cultures
- Cell-based assay development
- Cloning,
- CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
- Drug screening
- Western Blotting, ELISA
- Cerner, EPIC
- Regulatory Compliance: CAP, CLIA, HIPAA standards and documentation
- Laboratory Stewardship: QC/QA tracking, instrument calibration, data accuracy
- Interdisciplinary teamwork, staff training, and communication, mentoring
Accomplishments
1. Published more than 10 research articles peer reviewed journal.
2. Worked in Molecular Diagnostic laboratory and earned the clinical experience in CAP and CLIA certified Laboratory.
3. ASCP- Molecular Bology-MT certification and CAP inspection teams training certification.
Certification
Certified Technologist in Molecular Biology - American Society for Clinical Pathology
Publications
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Manjulata+Singh
Awards
- Senior Research Fellowships
- 01/2010 Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO), Junior Research Fellowships
- 01/2008 Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO), GATE
- 01/2004 Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Travel Award XII International Conference on Advances in Free Radicals, Redox Signaling and Translational Antioxidant Research (SFRR STAR 2013)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Elementary
Sanskrit
Limited Working
Timeline
Pathology Specialist senior
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
11.2021 - Current
Post-doctoral Research Associate
Virginia CommonWealth University
05.2019 - 11.2021
Post-doctoral Fellow
Virginia CommonWealth University
03.2018 - 03.2019
Post-doctoral Research Associate
School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh
07.2014 - 02.2018
M.S. (M. Tech) - Biotechnology
VIT University
B.S. Pharm. (B. Pharm.) - undefined
U. P. Technical University
Ph.D. - Life Sciences
Bharathiar University