Sonam Raghav
Last Updated on 2nd April, 2023
EDUCATION
DAV COLLEGE
MASTERS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
2018-2020
Panjab University
Percentage: 74.24
PGGCG-42, CHANDIGARH
B.SC. (HONS) BIOTECHNOLOGY
2015-2018
Panjab University
Percentage: 61.9
GMSSS-33, CHANDIGARH
CBSE
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
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- Bioreactor (5L glass), pH meter, Osmometer, Vi Cell counter, Blood Gas analyzer, Photostability
Chamber, Nova Bioanalyzer Flex2, Nanodrop, spectrophotometer, Cedex Bioanalyser, YSI Analyzer Affinity
Chromatography (NPEL), Biowelder etc.
EXPERIENCE
CFC PHARMA CLUSTER PVT. LTD. | QC TRAINEE
May. 2023 – Oct, 2023 | Karnal, HR
Testing & analysis of Raw material & finished goods and stability of various drugs(for pH, viscosity, color), handling & calibration of HPLC, UV, Polarimeter.
IPCA LABORATORIES LTD | TRAINEE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
May. 2022 – March, 2023 | Mumbai, MH
Revival of cell banks, maintenance of seed, media & feed preparation, inoculation as per SOP.
INTAS BIO PHARMA. PVT LTD | BCIL BITP TRAINEE
Jul 2021 – Jan 2022 | Ahmedabad, GU
Worked on “Screening and optimization of Cell culture process parameter to improve protein productivity & quality” project
INTERNSHIPS & TRAININGS
ONLINE SUMMER INTERNSHIP FROM DNA LAB | MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS
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 of LuxS Protein and to study its Phylogeny in selected bacterial species
COLLEGE TRAINING | MICROBIOLOGY
Jun 2017 – Jul 2017 | Department of Microbial Biotechnology (PU)
Hands on training on microbiological techniques
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Cover Letter:
Sonam Raghav
Panchkula, India
07-06-2025
Hiring Manager
Biosphere Clinical Research
Mumbai, India
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) position at Biosphere Clinical Research. With a master’s degree in Biotechnology and two years of hands-on industry experience in R&D and Quality Control, I bring a strong foundation in clinical research practices, regulatory compliance, and patient safety—key to the successful execution of Phase II–IV trials.
In my previous roles at Ipca Laboratories, Intas Biopharma, and CFC Pharma Cluster, I have been actively involved in upstream development, working with bioreactors (2L, 5L), and supporting process optimization for monoclonal antibody production. I’ve consistently followed SOPs, contributed to audit readiness, documented processes in ELNs, and collaborated with cross-functional teams. These experiences have not only strengthened my technical skills but also deepened my understanding of ICH-GCP standards and ethical research conduct.
I am eager to transition into clinical operations, where I can combine my scientific expertise with my growing interest in trial management and patient-focused research. I’ve also spent time during a brief career gap sharpening my skills and exploring data analytics, which I believe enhances my analytical mindset and adaptability in a rapidly evolving clinical space.
I admire Biosphere Clinical Research’s commitment to advancing healthcare through high-quality clinical trials and would be honored to contribute to your mission. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your team’s goals.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Warm regards,
Sonam Raghav
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