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Payal Varandani

Payal Varandani

Tampa

Summary

Pharmaceutical R&D Scientist with over 3 years of experience in GMP-compliant formulation development and analytical testing. Expertise in creating topical and oral drug delivery systems, conducting pre-formulation studies, and developing HPLC methods. Proven ability in documentation, SOP adherence, and team training, contributing to efficient product development. Seeking a role focused on innovative product development with an emphasis on safety and scientific precision.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Scientist

SGN Nanopharma
Tampa
02.2023 - Current
  • Led formulation development of topical, oral, and ophthalmic nano formulations using Quality by Design (QbD).
  • Mentored 25+ interns and volunteers on analytical techniques and formulation procedures.
  • Conducted method development and validation for 40+ APIs and excipients using HPLC, UPLC, Mass Spectrometry.
  • Performed in-vitro drug release and skin permeation studies (Franz Diffusion using cadaver skin), particle size and zeta potential testing using Zetasizer.
  • Played an active role in technology transfer from R&D to GMP and scale-up activities for nano formulations, including preparation of batch records, process optimization, and GMP documentation.

Student Research Assistant

Dept. of Molecular Medicine, USF
Tampa
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Conducted histological, cellular, and molecular biology techniques on in-vivo rodent and in-vitro BBB models.
  • Supported research on neurotropism of SARS-CoV2 and neurodegenerative disease pathology.
  • Participated in weekly meetings to discuss project progress and share insights.
  • Documented research findings and maintained accurate laboratory notebooks for compliance.
  • Drafted manuscripts for publication in academic journals.

Research Volunteer

College of Nursing, USF
Tampa
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Led a team of five on method development for salivary cortisol and multi-omics analysis in neonates with suspected sepsis.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop study protocols.
  • Contributed to the preparation of research reports and publications.
  • Developed and implemented research plans for clinical trials.

Education

MS - Biotechnology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12.2023

Postbac Degree - Clinical Embryology

Gujarat University
India
09.2021

BS - Biotechnology

St. Xavier’s College
India
04.2020

Skills

  • HPLC
  • UPLC
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
  • Franz Diffusion
  • Zetasizer
  • Drug-excipient compatibility
  • Homogenization
  • Particle Size
  • pH
  • Viscosity studies
  • Rheology studies
  • In Vitro permeation studies
  • Process Optimization
  • Batch Records
  • Technology transfer
  • GMP Documentation
  • Batch record preparation
  • Drying studies
  • In-vitro
  • Empower
  • MS Office
  • Solubility & Compatibility studies
  • Quality by Design (QbD)
  • Scientific Writing
  • Method development
  • Formulation development
  • GMP documentation
  • Technical writing
  • Research collaboration

Publications

Khalil, R., Green, R. J., Sivakumar, K., Varandani, P., 2023, Withaferin A Increases the Effectiveness of Immune Checkpoint Blocker for the Treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Cancers, 15, 12, 3089

Timeline

Research Scientist

SGN Nanopharma
02.2023 - Current

Student Research Assistant

Dept. of Molecular Medicine, USF
01.2023 - 05.2023

Research Volunteer

College of Nursing, USF
08.2022 - 02.2023

MS - Biotechnology

University of South Florida

Postbac Degree - Clinical Embryology

Gujarat University

BS - Biotechnology

St. Xavier’s College

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