Quality Control Customer Service
Resume:
VASANTHA GADAMSETTY
***********@*****.*** 732-***-****; 48 Rain ford Edison NJ 08820
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AREAS OF STRENGTH
. Work related Experiences: Excellent working knowledge of GMP, GLP,
protocols, FDA regulations, and OSHA requirements.
. Demonstrate a broad-ranged knowledge of failure analysis investigations
of non-conformances and CAPAs, trending and statistically analyzing data,
writing and reviewing validation protocols and reports, writing SOPS and
reviewing changes to SOPs.
. Hardworking, reliable and flexible; willing to work long hours and
additional shifts to complete a project.
. Exercise independent judgment appropriately; communicates problems
through proper Company channels.
. Complete assignments under minimal supervision; work well independently
and as a team player.
. Strive to suggest creative solutions aimed at improving productivity
levels and working conditions.
. Detail and results-oriented; enjoy learning new skills; strive to
increase productivity and efficiency levels.
. Laboratory procedures and Experience: DNA Isolation, DNA Quantification,
DNA Culturing, PCR, ELISA, DNA Sequencing, Southern Blotting, Western
Blotting, Northern Blotting, Protein Estimation, Protein Purification,
Chromatography Techniques ( HPLC, Reverse phase HPLC), phlebotomy, Primer
designing, Human cell growth (He La Cells), Flow cytometery and DNA
transfect ion, Gram staining, Media sterilization techniques, Inoculating
cultures, Aseptic Techniques, streaking and colony counting, pouring
plates and media preparation.
. Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (including Word,
Excel, Power-Point), MS-DOS, Visual Basic, C, ASP, XML, HTML, LIMS,
MINITAB and Internet Explorer.
Graduate course work:
Cell and molecular biology; Applications of stem cells in medicine; Cancer
and Hematopoetic stem cell studies; Introduction to genomics, proteomics
and bioinformatics; Molecular Virology; Molecular mechanisms of human
diseases. Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Immunology; Cell Biology;
Genetics; Tissue Culture; Microbiology; Chemistry ; Bio-informatics ;
Genetic Engineering; Biochemical Engineering ; Fermentation technology;
EDUCATION
M.S of Biomedical sciences
University Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ), NJ
Master of Biotechnology
Nagarjuna University, India.
BS (Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology)
Nagarjuna University, India.
Microsoft Certified Professional - Visual Basic Programming.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Related Research and Lab Experience:
Libra Technical Labs, Metuchen, NJ
04/2010 - present
Quality control Scientist
. Perform Microbial testing on specialty care products, Food corporation
and pharmaceutical water testing and conductivity, health products like
vitamins as per USP.
. Bacterial, yeast and mold culture maintenance.
. Identification of organisms using biological indicators.
. Revising and maintenance of Sop's and General Methods.
. Actively involved in investigation of failures.
. Involved in development of new methods and protocols.
. Aseptic techniques/ Sterility Testing
. Media preparation and dilutions
. Environmental Monitoring (Rodac, VITEK), air testing, water testing
. Bacterial Endotoxin Test (LAL Gel-clot method)
. Microbial Limits
. Anti-Microbial Effectiveness Tests or Preservative Efficacy Testing (PET)
. Growth Promotion Testing
. Review/Revise Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.'s)
. Quality Control and Quality Assurance Documentation
Graduate student, Dr.Hong Li's lab, NJMS-UMDNJ, USA
11/2009 - 03/2010
Rotation Project: Effect of Apoptotsis, which was induced by H2O2 in the
presence of over expression of SMYD1 Gene in He La cells using FCAS
analysis technique. During this study I used Microbiological techniques
like E. coli growth and maintenance, Plasmid construction, primer
designing, Human cell growth and maintenance, transfect ion.
Involved with customer service department in protein analysis using HPLC,
reverse phase chromatography, western blotting, ELISA of cancer and
experimental samples.
Graduate student, Dr.Depre's lab, NJMS-UMDNJ, USA
03/2008 - 06/2008
Rotation Project: Gene silencing and subcellular localization of rictor in
293 cells (Techniques used: western blotting; siRNA transfection;
immunostaining). And also involved in Genotyping screening using PCR,
Realtime PCR.
Assisting the Post Docs, in plasmid construction, Maintaining E.coli for
transformation, Ligation and also in Lab supplies ordering and keeping
chemicals up-to-date.
International Technidyne Corporation - Edison, NJ
February 2002 -2007
Quality Control Supervisor
July 2006 -October2007
. Thoroughly knowledgeable in the QC testing procedures and assists with
same as required ensuring timely product release.
. Works with Technical services, QA, Manufacturing, R&D, Clinical Affairs
and Marketing as required investigating and resolving non-conforming
material and performance issues and maintain up-to-date testing
procedures (Standard Operating Procedures).
. Coordinates maintenance of the documentation files of approved QC
Standard Operating Procedures in compliance with ISO09001/EN/ISO 13485
standards, testing data, performance study results and management of the
respective laboratory QC database.
. Provide the daily supervision of laboratory staff members and ensure that
the administrative functions of the lab are executed in a timely and
complete manner.
Quality Control Technologist II
January 2004 -June 2006
. Assist in maintenance of the documentation files of approved QC Standard
Operating Procedures.
. Train and supervise other laboratory technicians
. Perform batch record audits as required under standard QA procedures.
. Responsible for the release of raw materials, in-process and finished
products.
. Work with technical services, QA, manufacturing, R&D, clinical affairs,
and marketing as required to investigate and resolve customer complaints,
performance issues, and to monitor trends.
. Responsible for the execution of a broad range of bench test procedures
used in raw material qualification, testing of finished goods prior to
release, the investigation of product performance and the conduct of
routine validation studies.
. Assist in the development of a new data management system as well as
serving as LIMS administrator.
. Microbiological testing including bioburden, water monitoring.
. Responsible for routine maintenance of the QC laboratory.
Quality Control Technologist
February 2002 -Dec 2003
. Responsible for the execution of a broad range of bench test procedures
used in raw material qualification, testing of finished goods prior to
release, the investigation of product performance and the conduct of
routine validation studies.
. Trained and familiar with phlebotomy technique.
. Responsible for the release and testing of Biomedical instruments
(Coagulation Instruments).
NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY - GUNTUR, INDIA September
1997 - March 1999
Research/Teaching Associate
Project Title:
Statement Of Aldose Reductase Gene During In-Vitro Transmission of
Promastigotes to Amastigotes of Leishmania Donovani
Project Title:
Construction of Phylogenetic Tree for a Particular Gene (Construction of
the phylogenetic tree)
Project Title:
Selective Induction Of MIP-1Alpha A Chemokine, By Peritoneal Macrophages
Of BALB/ c Mice In Response To Leishmania Donovani Infection
Project Title:
. Genetic Polymorphism Studies of Leishmania Field Isolates by Random
Amplified
. Polymorphic DNA Detection of mRNA statement of MIP-1alpha using
Northern Blotting
. Discrimination of various isolates of L. Donovani species using
Random Amplified
. Polymorphic DNA method
NATIONAL BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - INDIA May 1997 - August 1997
Research Associate/Intern
Project Title: Recombinant DNA
. Preparation of different types of agar media, serial dilutions
. Experiments involving cultivation of bacterial strains,
Isolation, maintenance.
. Plant transformation techniques, Co-infection techniques.
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