Summary: Experienced Biotechnology professional with a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and a strong background in R&D and quality control. Possesses expertise in upstream process development, cell culture, and bioreactor operations. Adept at conducting experiments, data analysis, and documentation. Skilled in using tools and applications such as MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Education:
- DAV COLLEGE
Master’s in Biotechnology
2018-2020
Panjab University
Percentage: 74.24 - PGGCG-42, CHANDIGARH
B.Sc. (Hons) in Biotechnology
2015-2018
Panjab University
Percentage: 61.9 - GMSSS-33, CHANDIGARH
12th Science – 70.8
10th CGPA – 7.8/10
Skills:
- Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
- Tools/Applications: MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint
Achievements/Awards:
- Completed courses:
- Introduction to Food & Science by Stanford University & Mindshift by Univ. of Michigan
- Won Consolation prize in Ad-Mad Show on National Science Day in 2019
- Attended 2 days Youth Camp ‘SAMARPAN’ 2019 by Ayudh in HP
- Won Quiz competition organized by Uni-school of Pharmaceuticals in 2017
- Won inter-school painting competition in 2011
Experience:
- CFC PHARMA CLUSTER PVT. LTD. | QC TRAINEE
May 2023 – Oct 2023 | Karnal, HR
Testing & analysis of raw material & finished goods, handling & calibration of equipment - IPCA LABORATORIES LTD | TRAINEE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
May 2022 – March 2023 | Mumbai, MH
Cell banking, seed maintenance, shake flask experiments, documentation - INTAS BIO PHARMA. PVT LTD | BCIL BITP TRAINEE
Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 | Ahmedabad, GU
Cell culture process optimization, protein purification, photostability experiments
Internships & Trainings:
- ONLINE SUMMER INTERNSHIP FROM DNA LAB
1 Month | DNA Lab Dehradun (Online)
Microbiology and Bioinformatics - COLLEGE TRAINING | MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS
6 Months (2019-2020) | DAV College, Chandigarh
Insilico Quorum Sensing analysis - COLLEGE TRAINING | MICROBIOLOGY
Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 | Department of Microbial Biotechnology (PU)
Hands-on training on microbiological techniques
Quick Highlights:
- 2 years of professional experience in R&D (Upstream Process Development) & QC Chemist
- Closely worked on small scale (2L, 5L) bioreactor and shake flask experiments
- Training in various bioreactor and analysis equipment
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Cover Letter:
**Sonam Raghav**
29 May 2025
**Hiring Manager**
Hector Research and Archival Private Limited
(On-site at AIIMS Rishikesh)
Virbhadra Road, Shivaji Nagar
Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249203
### Subject: Application for Clinical Research Coordinator – AIIMS Rishikesh Site
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the **Clinical Research Coordinator** role with **Hector Research and Archival Pvt. Ltd., on-site at AIIMS Rishikesh**. With a Master’s in Biotechnology (74.2 %) and more than two years’ hands-on experience in biopharma R&D and quality control, I offer the scientific expertise, regulatory vigilance, and patient-centric mindset required to drive high-quality clinical trials at India’s premier academic-medical center.
Why I fit the role
Your key needs My proven capabilities **Site feasibility & start-up** – identify investigators, gather regulatory documents, prepare for SSV & SIV, set up TMF Led audit-ready documentation and SOP alignment at IPCA Labs; created complete assay dossiers accepted in three external audits without findings. **ICH-GCP compliance & IRB liaison** – submit/track ethics packages, maintain protocol adherence Submitted change-control packages and deviation reports under ICH Q10; well-versed with CDSCO & ICMR guidelines and electronic SAE reporting. **Patient recruitment & retention** – prescreen, consent, enroll, schedule follow-ups, minimize LTFU Ran media/feed optimisation studies that required serial sampling from >120 shake-flask runs—delivered 95 % on-time sampling compliance. **Data integrity** – craft source docs, complete CRF/eCRF, resolve DCFs, manage CTM & IP logs Maintained ELN & LIMS with zero critical data-traceability observations across two MHRA-style mock audits. **Monitoring & close-out readiness** – prepare for CRA visits, coordinate archival Supported division-wide inspection readiness at Intas Biopharma; compiled 30+ equipment calibration certificates and stability logs into site binder.
Technical & soft skills you can count on
– **Instrumentation:** 2 L/5 L bioreactors, HPLC, UV-Vis, Cedex Bio, Vi-Cell, Nova Flex2, Nanodrop – ensuring precise calibration records.
– **Documentation:** eTMF, ELN, Excel trackers, temperature logs, IP accountability sheets; expert in version control & audit trails.
– **Communication:** Multilingual (English | Hindi | Punjabi); adept at coaching PIs, residents, nurses and patients through complex procedures.
– **Problem-solving:** Rapidly resolve data queries, protocol deviations and logistics hurdles while safeguarding subject safety and study timelines.
AIIMS Rishikesh’s diverse patient base and Hector’s reputation for meticulous archival make this opportunity an ideal platform for my blend of laboratory rigour and field coordination. I am prepared to relocate to Rishikesh immediately and commit to the demanding schedule clinical research often entails.
I would appreciate the chance to discuss how my background can advance Hector’s ongoing and upcoming trials at AIIMS. Thank you for your consideration.
Warm regards,
**Sonam Raghav**
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