NIVEDITA PANCH

• Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-value lab infrastructure projects, managing all project phases from inception to delivery
• Implemented project controls, including risk management and financial forecasting, ensuring projects were delivered within budget and ahead of schedule.
• Managed contract negotiations with vendors, reducing costs by 35% while maintaining project quality and timelines.
• Collaborated with stakeholders across departments, ensuring alignment on project objectives and smooth communication to mitigate delay
• Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
• Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
• Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture and overall business strategy.
• Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine service offerings to target AI market
• Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.

• Managed shared upstream and downstream lab space, as well as dedicated general lab suites, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Established and maintained equipment best practices in a multi-user environment, driving a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Developed technical training programs and lab policies, equipping resident scientists with the knowledge to maximize laboratory use.
• Oversaw lab operations budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility while optimizing resource utilization.
• Led a team of lab operations staff, providing guidance, support, and training on instrumentation and industry trends.
• Ensured timely resolution of lab issues by triaging and delegating requests, promoting a standardized and efficient lab operations workflow.
• Fostered relationships with resident company scientists and leadership, understanding their needs and turning feedback into actionable solutions.
• Acted as an emergency coordinator, advocating for strong safety protocols and adherence across lab environments.
• Partnered with internal teams (e.g., EHS, Partnerships) to address unique needs and support seamless lab operations.

Key Achievements:

• Played a critical role in the successful operational launch of a new laboratory site.
• Enhanced employee engagement within the lab operations team, contributing to a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Ensured operational continuity with minimal service interruptions through proactive equipment maintenance and safety adherence.

• Created organization systems for inventory control, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
• Reduced financial discrepancies by monitoring credit card sales and deposits.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
• Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
• Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
• Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
• Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
• Maintained budget guidelines, approved all expenses and submitted timely financial reports.
• Developed team communications and information for meetings.
• Planned and directed research with third party agencies.
• Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving $45,000 per year in consumable and reagent expenses.
• Authorized purchase orders and consumables through Netsutite and Zageno
• Monitored Lab inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Experienced in establishing a lab from the ground up.