Srikanth Vijjamarri
Brambleton,VA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Scientist
Devansh Lab
, AL
2021.04 - Current
- Developed and implemented clinical lab testing protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed collected data using bio-analytical and statistical software programs such as such as LC/MS, GC-MS, UV-Vis, HPLC, ESI-MS, NMR, MALDI-TOF, FT- IR, on Chef and S5, Quant Studio 12K.
- Performing clinical sample analysis, degradation and stability studies
- Communicated research results through conference presentations, scientific publications and project reports.
- Trained research personnel on instrument maintenance, good documentation practice (GDP), and troubleshooting scientific and laboratory testing problems
- Collaborated with cross functional members (IT, research, business) in developing the LIMS, LIS, lab safety (HIPPA, OSHA) and new testing panels.
- Writing laboratory SOPs, validation reports, ensuring QC/QA, compiling analytical according to the FDA, CLIA, CMS regulatory standards and requirements.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all research activities
Experienced in laboratory accreditation of high-complexity laboratories with College of American Pathology (CAP), CLIA, American Pathology Informatics (API).
Clinical Research Scientist
Microgen Health
, VA
2021.03 - 2021.04
- Performing validations for various methods using Gas chromatography-mass spectrometers (GC-MS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Next Gene Sequencing (NGS), Ion Chef and S5, and Quant studio 12K instruments
- Reviewing and updating current test procedures to ensure the validity of product qualification testing
- Conduct pharmacokinetic and toxicokinetic analysis, quality control analysis, and quantitation of metabolites using analytical instruments such as GC-MS, UV-Vis, HPLC, ESI-MS, NMR LC/MS
- Collaborates with researchers on the preparation of clinical study-related documents including protocols, SOPs, statistical summary reports, and clinical sections of regulatory documents
Clinical Lab Scientist
Devansh Lab
, AL
2020.06 - 2021.03
- Performing routine laboratory tests using instruments such as LC-MS/MS, QS12K FLEX, GC-MS, UV-Vis, HPLC, ESI-MS, NMR
- Prepare compounds, test solutions, and reagents to conduct laboratory-developed tests and experiments using LC/MS, GC-MS, UV-Vis, and FT-IR instruments
- Review analytical method validation protocols, sample analysis plans, and analytical study reports to ensure compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory guidelines
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Houston
Houston, TX, Texas
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Published 1 peer-reviewed research articles as a first author in high impact journal
- Synthesized a series of degradable (biodegradable and water degradable) and high thermal properties polymers from renewable resources via a multi-step synthesis process
- Designed and developed 3 research projects including designing of experiments (DOE), method development, compound analysis, and publishing the research papers
- Designed and developed a series of small molecules and monomers for the synthesis of polymers from renewable resources
- These polymers will be utilized in making water degradable sensors
- Analysis of small molecules, polymers, and chemical compounds using various analytical instruments such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS), Gas chromatography-mass spectrometers (GC-MS), Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA).
Executive Member, UND Student Representative
Red River Valley
, ND
2018.01 - 2020.01
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
University of North
Dakota, ND
2014.08 - 2019.12
Graduate Research Associate and Assistant
University of North Dakota
2014.08 - 2019.12
- Published 6 peer-reviewed research articles as the first author in various high-impact factor journals
- A few other manuscripts are in progress
- Performing analytical instruments validation including Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry (LC/MS), Gas chromatography-mass spectrometers (GC-MS), High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS), UV-Vis, and FT-IR
- Conducted studies on the preparation of compounds, reagents, and reagents to conduct laboratory-developed tests and experiments using LC/MS, GC-MS, UV-Vis, and FT-IR instruments
- Synthesized several chemical/biological compounds targeting the product applications in medicinal chemistry such as drug delivery and biodegradation process
- Designed and developed a convenient methodology for the chemoselective synthesis of organic compounds via hydroboration and hydrosilylation of carbonyls under inert conditions
- Designed, developed, and synthesized degradable and high thermal properties polymers, poly(silyl ether)s, polyesters, and polylactides (PLA) from renewable resources for potential applications as degradable materials for biomedical applications
- Various metal catalysts including Manganese (Mn), Aluminum (Al), Zinc (Zn), and Ruthenium (Ru), were synthesized
- These catalysts were used to synthesize polymers via dehydrogenative coupling/polymerization and ring opening polymerization methods
- Managed collaborative research projects between UND Chemistry, NDSU Biochemistry and Coatings, UND Engineering, UND Medical Collage, and BGSU Chemistry departments.
Peer Reviewer
ACS
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Doctoral Dissertation Assistantship, NSF-NDEPSCoR, Reviewed about 60+ research articles and book chapters for various research journals including
- Organometallics
- Chem Communication
- MDPI journals (Polymers, Molecules, and Catalysts)
- RSC Advances
- Catalysis Science and Technology
- Journal of Electronic Material
President of Chemistry
2017.01 - 2018.01
Member of International Student Advisory Counsel
2017.01 - 2018.01
Best Employee Award, Asian Paints
Hyderabad, India
2016.01 - 2018.01
Committee Member
Outreach
2016.01 - 2017.01
Analytical Chemist
Asian Paints
, India
2012.09 - 2014.07
Analytical Chemist
Asian Paints
, India
2012.09 - 2014.06
- Worked in production and quality departments to analyze the various synthesized materials using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC/MS), Gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- This resulted in understanding the handling, and operation of a variety of chemical process instruments
- Manage proper disposal of chemical waste generated in laboratory and pilot plant experiments
- Performed internal quality and safety audits and monitored QC/QA manuals as per the factory regulations
- Awarded as the best employee in 2014 for outstanding performance in root cause analysis of R&D batches
Dr. Roland G. Severson
2018.01
- Chemistry Research Award, UND Chemistry, Certificate of Excellence for outstanding outreach events, UND Chemistry
CSIR-UGC
, India
2014.01
Reviewer panel member
RSC
2011.01
Education
Ph.D - Chemistry
University of North Dakota
12.2019
M.S - Organic Chemistry
Osmania University
05.2011
B.S - Chemistry and Microbiology
Osmania University
04.2009
Doctoral -
University of North Dakota
Skills
- Instrumentation Skills
- NMR, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, UV-vis, FT-IR, GPC, TGA, and DSC
- HPLC, UV-vis, GC-MS, MALDI-TOF and ESI-MS
Timeline
Clinical Research Scientist
Devansh Lab
2021.04 - Current
Clinical Research Scientist
Microgen Health
2021.03 - 2021.04
Clinical Lab Scientist
Devansh Lab
2020.06 - 2021.03
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Houston
2020.01 - 2020.06
Executive Member, UND Student Representative
Red River Valley
2018.01 - 2020.01
Dr. Roland G. Severson
2018.01
President of Chemistry
2017.01 - 2018.01
Member of International Student Advisory Counsel
2017.01 - 2018.01
Peer Reviewer
ACS
2016.01 - 2019.01
Best Employee Award, Asian Paints
2016.01 - 2018.01
Committee Member
Outreach
2016.01 - 2017.01
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
University of North
2014.08 - 2019.12
Graduate Research Associate and Assistant
University of North Dakota
2014.08 - 2019.12
CSIR-UGC
2014.01
Analytical Chemist
Asian Paints
2012.09 - 2014.07
Analytical Chemist
Asian Paints
2012.09 - 2014.06
Reviewer panel member
RSC
2011.01
Ph.D - Chemistry
University of North Dakota
M.S - Organic Chemistry
Osmania University
B.S - Chemistry and Microbiology
Osmania University
Doctoral -
University of North Dakota