PRIYAM
Milpitas,CA
Summary
Dedicated Application Scientist with over 5 years of experience in research and laboratory work, specializing in customer engagement and technical support. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach, with a proven history of enhancing customer satisfaction and driving product adoption.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Application Scientist
Complete Genomics
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and Conduct Training: Organize and conduct technical training sessions on NGS products and applications for customers and internal teams, ensuring effective understanding and utilization.
- Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain positive customer relationships by addressing their needs and providing customized solutions to ensure satisfaction with products and services.
- Voice of the Customer and Global Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between customers and internal teams. Collaborate with Product Support team, Business Development Specialists, and Field Service Engineers to enhance product support and customer experience.
- Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Mentor new hires and share scientific expertise with peers, fostering a culture continuous improvement.
Research Associate II - Pharmaceutical Applications Development
Mission Bio
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with industry and academic partners on translational research projects, assisting in the development of single-cell NGS assays to address advanced biological and technical questions.
- Independently planned and executed wet-lab workflows for single-cell multi-omics applications, including clinical sample processing, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular barcoding, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, library preparation, quantification, and Illumina sequencing.
- Analyzed project data and communicated results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborated with R&D to gain a thorough understanding of new products and worked cross-functionally with the commercial team to support project planning and commercial launches.
Research Associate
ProMab Biotechnologies
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed and analyzed custom CAR-T cells, antibodies, and recombinant proteins to fulfill customer orders.
- Performed protein expression in mammalian cells, including purification via chromatography/AKTA and quantification using SDS-PAGE/Western Blot.
- Responsible for thawing, culturing, and maintaining various cell lines (HEK293, CHO, PBMC, HeLa).
- Performed assays such as ELISA, RTCA, and Flow Cytometry to generate high-quality, deliverable data for customer orders.
- Conducted routine lab maintenance, managed reagent inventory, and trained new employees.
Research Intern
Girihlet
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Processed clinical samples from clients, performed nucleic acid extractions and quantification, and generated DNA sequencing libraries for NGS.
- Assisted with equipment care, reagent stocking, and general laboratory maintenance tasks.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Research Assistant
Texas A&M Health Science Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Conducted experiments and analyzed data to support research on replication of Mouse Hepatitis Virus, contributing to ongoing projects and publications.
- Performed PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, cloning, and cultured & maintained various murine cell lines.
- Managed laboratory inventory, including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, and ordering supplies.
Research Intern
Bugworks Research, National Centre for Biological Sciences
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Contributed to research projects investigating antibiotic resistance in E. coli mutant strains associated with biofilm formation, assisting in experimental design and data collection.
- Assisted in preparing laboratory materials, including reagents and solutions, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
R.V. College of Engineering
Bangalore, India07.2017
Skills
- Research and Development
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Experimental design
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Customer Support
- Training and mentoring
- Project Management
- Product Development
- Molecular Biology Techniques
- Risk Management
Certification
Genomic Data Science Specialization, Johns Hopkins University, 12/2022
Timeline
Application Scientist
Complete Genomics
06.2023 - Current
Research Associate II - Pharmaceutical Applications Development
Mission Bio
12.2020 - 06.2023
Research Associate
ProMab Biotechnologies
11.2019 - 12.2020
Research Intern
Girihlet
09.2019 - 10.2019
Research Assistant
Texas A&M Health Science Center
04.2018 - 05.2019
Research Intern
Bugworks Research, National Centre for Biological Sciences
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Microbiology
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Engineering - Biotechnology
R.V. College of Engineering
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