Shalini Gautam
Spring City,PA
Summary
Highly experienced scientist with a strong background in immunology, molecular biology, and biomarker development. Expertise in clinical and preclinical drug development, with a focus on oncology and infectious diseases. Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams, developing bio-analytical assays, and leading translational research initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Scientist
KCAS Bioanalytical Services
08.2022 - Current
- Lead a team of scientists in executing flow cytometry-based preclinical and clinical studies under GLP-compliant operations
- Develop and implement biomarker strategies for clinical trials
- Design and execute experiments for client-specific projects, focusing on biomarker discovery and validation
- Analyze and summarize findings to support investigation of new drug submissions and clinical study reports
- Collaborate with business development in preparing materials for tradeshows and professional conferences
- Provide strategic vision for laboratory operations and represent the company at scientific meetings
Senior Scientist, Bio-Analytics and Immune-assay Development
Scorpion Biologics
SA, TX
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed and optimized bio-analytical assays and immune-assays for drug development programs
- Led biomarker discovery efforts in oncology and inflammatory diseases
- Involved in various translational and biomarker development activities under multiple cancer programs involving implementation of biomarker strategies and coordination of preclinical and clinical biomarker collaborations with external investigators
Staff Scientist
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Conducted translational research in immunology, infectious diseases, and cancer immunology
- Developed novel biomarkers and assays for preclinical and clinical studies
Post-Doctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Focused on immunology and infectious diseases research and developed nanoparticle-based vaccine candidates and therapeutics
Education
Ph.D. - Biotech/Immuno-technology
Banaras Hindu University
01.2013
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Banasthali Vidyapeeth
01.2007
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bundelkhand University
01.2005
Skills
- Biomarker Discovery and Development
- Clinical and Preclinical Drug Development and Translational Research
- High-Dimensional Flow Cytometry
- GLP/QA/QC Compliance
- Team Leadership and Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Scientific Writing and Communication
- Subject matter expertise
- Excellent quantitative skills
- Product Development
- Critical thinking abilities
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Regulatory compliance understanding
- Strong leadership abilities
- Process Development
- Experiment protocol development
Selectedpublicationsandpatents
- CD8 T Cell Exhaustion in Human Visceral Leishmaniasis, Gautam S, et al., Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2013
- COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING LEISHMANIA, Patent, US Provisional Patent Application Number 62/072,634
Timeline
Principal Scientist
KCAS Bioanalytical Services
08.2022 - Current
Senior Scientist, Bio-Analytics and Immune-assay Development
Scorpion Biologics
01.2022 - 08.2022
Staff Scientist
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
01.2017 - 01.2021
Post-Doctoral Researcher
The Ohio State University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Ph.D. - Biotech/Immuno-technology
Banaras Hindu University
M.Sc. - Biotechnology
Banasthali Vidyapeeth
B.Sc. - Biotechnology
Bundelkhand University
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