Navi Mumbai 400708, India
EDUCATION
V. G. Vaze College of Science, Arts and Commerce, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India – April 2022
Secured Master of Biotechnology with Distinction (CGPA 9.79/10)
V. G. Vaze College of Science, Arts and Commerce, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India – October 2020
Graduated with Bachelor of Biotechnology with Distinction (CGPA 9.39/10)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IQVIA RDS India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai, India | Lab Associate – Microbiology (Vaccine Team) – July 2023 – Present
- Worked on Eli spot application to determine the plaque formed by viral antigen and primary dengue antibodies formed for Den 1 to Den 4 antigens by microneutralization assay method of analysis.
- Performed documentation and verification of the daily routine activities along with QC checks with time management capabilities.
- Completed essential trainings on ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
- Basic knowledge of LIMS, SAP and data management systems.
Flamingo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd., Navi Mumbai, India | Officer – QC Microbiologist – March 2022 – July 2023
- Accomplished microbial analysis of 50+ non-sterile and 20+ sterile pharmaceutical active products.
- Completed assessment of the microbiological effectiveness i.e., antimicrobial susceptibility testing for 10+ pharmaceutical formulations and performed Bacterial endotoxin tests for 10+ sterile injections.
- Organized meetings and training for new hires and fellow lab-mates to independently handle the laboratory projects without supervision.
- Carried out passaging and maintenance cultures for laboratory purposes and perfected all the documents and trends data analysis required for the audit to improve the credibility of the documents and activities performed, by 15%.
ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND PAPERS
Determination of water treatment efficacy involved in pharmaceutical activities by microbial analysis
- Conducted assessment of the treated water’s quality which is used in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Utilized microbial Limit Test method and Pathogen testing to ensure that the water qualifies for pharmaceutical production and is free of microbial contamination.
- Examined the efficiency of the treatments provided to the water for its utilization for cleaning and production purposes.
Evaluation of phytochelatin mediated heavy metals (HM) uptake efficiency of wheatgrass plant from heavy metal contaminated soil
- Authored and published a paper on the same in the International Journal of Life Sciences. in March 2021, Volume 9, Issue 1, ISSN: 2320-964X.
- Assessed phytoremediation ability of wheatgrass plant to remediate heavy metal contaminated soil. Phytoextraction method of phytoremediation was focused for the study.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experience in Molecular biology Techniques and Biochemical assays.
Basics of data preprocessing and visualization using Python.
Basics of LIMS, SAP (Inventory tracking system) and use of MS Office for Lab data documentation.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Obtained certification in AI ML in Biology and Bioinformatics with a good understanding of the basics of Python, data analysis, and data visualization through Python. 2024
- Attended industrial training at Meyer Organics Private Ltd. to get better understanding the pharmaceutical industry and assessing the procedures. 2023
- Presented Poster of ‘Phytochelatin mediated remediation of heavy metals’ at an international conference organized by I.Q.A.C and the Department of Chemistry. 2021
- Attended the workshop ‘Introduction to Plant Tissue Culture, Algal Biotechnology and Green House Technology, Oil extraction and Perfumery’ at KET’s Vinayak Vaze College and obtained valuable hands-on experience on plant tissue culture technique. 2019.
- Actively participated and managed events as a member of Organizing Administration Committee for the annual festival ‘Dimension-The Fest’ for the year 2020.
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Cover Letter:
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Clinical Research Associate position at Panacea Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. With a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and over two years of hands-on experience in a clinical research organization, I am eager to move my career ahead in clinical research and work with your esteemed team.
Currently, I work at IQVIA RDS India as a Lab Associate in the Vaccine Team, where I worked on Eli spot application to determine the plaque formed by viral antigen and primary dengue antibodies formed for Den 1 to Den 4 antigens by microneutralization assay method of analysis. This role has deepened my understanding of GCP guidelines, GDP and regulatory frameworks. Prior to this, I served as a QC Microbiologist at Flamingo Pharmaceuticals, where I led microbial testing of both sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products and mentored junior staff in laboratory best practices.
Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have been driven by a curiosity to understand how microbiology intersects with public health and medical technology. My academic projects—including a published study on phytoremediation of heavy metals and a quality assessment of pharmaceutical-grade water—reflect my hands-on approach to research and data validation.
Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your clinical team and am eager to bring my experience and enthusiasm to Panacea. I look forward to the opportunity for an interview.
Warm regards,
Vaishnavi Bhike
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