Sanjana Soondur
Albany,NY
Summary
Driven leader seeking more knowledge on management. Experienced and dependable professional with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings and successful in staff supervision. Devoted to problem solving a client's problems and delivering high quality scientific services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Development Group Leader
Eurofins PSS Lancaster Laboratories
Rensselaer , NY
2023.11 - Current
- Encouraged team members to take initiative in their roles by offering rewards for going above expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for achieving business objectives.
- Developed and implemented group activities to promote team building and collaboration.
- Created detailed plans outlining project procedures and timelines for successful completion.
- Managed resources and delegated tasks to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Enforced organizational policies while creating an environment that encourages open dialogue.
- Adhered to safety regulations while leading staff in the field or laboratory settings.
Quality Control Microbiology Scientist II
Eurofins PSS Lancaster Laboratories
Rensselaer , NY
2021.09 - Current
- Engaged in environmental monitoring and evaluating equipment, facility surfaces and atmospheric conditions using RCS air sampler, Contact (RODAC) and MetOne Particle Counter collection
- Resolved microbial issues using testing methods like Coliform testing followed by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Carefully read and entered raw data collected into the LIMS or paperwork as required
- Undertook Equipment Manager role to maintain equipment by sending them to calibration and submitting requests for repair or technical issues on LIMS (LabWare)
- Maintain staging areas by making sure equipment are up-to-date, materials are stocked and that all safety guidelines are met
- Performed GMP clean room gowning procedures for ISO 5, ISO 7, ISO 8 environments with high level of frequency.
Research Assistant
Biology Department of Lycoming College
2020.08 - 2020.11
- Developed a study ‘Phenotypic and Genomic Analysis of a novel Flavobacterium Species from a Freshwater Creek’ under supervision of Dr
- Newman
- Executed techniques like gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing and genomic analysis such as Average Amino Acid Identity, Average Nucleotide Identity, DNA-DNA hybridization of novel species of Flavobacterium
- Presented research at Allegheny Branch of American Society of Microbiology Annual Meeting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA05.2021
Skills
- Data Analysis and Technical data writing
- Staff Management and development
- Maintenance Coordination
- Project and Production Management of antibodies
Research
Biology Department of Lycoming College, Research Assistant, 08/2020, 11/2020, Dr. Newman, Developed a study ‘Phenotypic and Genomic Analysis of a novel Flavobacterium Species from a Freshwater Creek’ under supervision of Dr. Newman, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, genomic analysis such as Average Amino Acid Identity, Average Nucleotide Identity, DNA-DNA hybridization of novel species of Flavobacterium, Presented research at Allegheny Branch of American Society of Microbiology Annual Meeting
Affiliations
- Dean's List
Languages
French
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Chemistry Development Group Leader
Eurofins PSS Lancaster Laboratories
2023.11 - Current
Quality Control Microbiology Scientist II
Eurofins PSS Lancaster Laboratories
2021.09 - Current
Research Assistant
Biology Department of Lycoming College
2020.08 - 2020.11
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
Lycoming College
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