Management Project

SOUMYA RANJAN NANDA

**** ***** ***** ***** ***********, Pennsylvania 15146

******.*****@*****.*** 917-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly versatile in scientific research project planning and coordination; well-positioned to excel in Clinical

Research Associate role within the clinical research environment. Related skills and strengths include:

Regulatory Affairs & Compliance : RAPS certificates in Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices and

Pharmaceuticals; well-versed in regulatory strategies, biomedical ethics, and quality system regulation (QSR)

standards. Adept in clinical and regulatory compliance; proficient in FDA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good

Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

Research & Projects: Demonstrated success investigating novel biotechnology / drug candidates. Adept at

designing research projects, protocols, and procedures, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance

requirements. Outstanding history of research project planning and management. Exceptional record of project

data collection, interpretation, reporting, and presentation. Create, introduce, and provide training for lab SOP.

Communication & Technology: Talent for leading cross-functional efforts and seamlessly communicating

among diverse research stakeholders to ensure outstanding collaboration. Multilingual, fluent in English, Hindi,

and Oriya. Skilled in use of Windows, Mac OS, SPSS, Snap Gene, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Biotechnology, 2008

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Brooklyn, New York

President, Graduate Indian Student Association

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Biology, 2006

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, Jamaica, New York

Presidential Scholar & Dean’s List; Editor & Editorial Board Member, Academic Journal, “The Vanguard”

Member, Representative Association of Presidential Scholars; Member, Watson Pre-Med Honor Society

Professional Development: RAPS Certificates (dual) in Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals, 2014

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Certificates in GCP (FDA Focus), Biomedical Responsible

Conduct of Research, 2014 – University of Miami

Affiliation: Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS), 2013 to Present

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Graduate Researcher – Molecular Virology & Microbiology, 8/2011 to 4/2015

Related Skills: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Virology, Immunology, Regulatory Compliance,

Project Management, Data Collection & Analysis

Conducting independent thesis research project, investigating intrinsic immune response of a host infected with

herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

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ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, Bronx, New York

Research Technician, 7/2008 to 8/2011

Related Skills: Laboratory Management, Lab Operations Management, Purchasing & Inventory Control, Vendor

Relations, Research Project Management, Research Data Collection & Analysis, Regulatory Compliance

Supervised lab operations in support of graduate researchers and postdoctoral fellows, including management of

common lab stock solutions, tissue culture, and cell lines. Performed purchasing and inventory administration for

lab chemicals / reagents; liaised among instrument, device, and supply vendors to negotiate prices and coordinate

purchases. Assisted researchers with project planning and management, research protocol development, and data

collection / analysis. Ensured consistent lab safety and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory

requirements. Maintained and calibrated lab instruments / equipment. Provided orientation and training for all

new research and laboratory operations staff.

Rapidly mastered BSL2+ and GLP techniques.

Pioneered a database management system and freezer organizational model for tracking

and locating all lab reagents, cell lines, viruses, and DNA samples.

Contributed to publication of research findings: San-Martin CS, Nanda SR, Zheng, Y,

Fields W, Kielian M: Cross-inhibition of Chikungunya virus fusion and infection by

alphavirus E1 domain III proteins. J Virol. 2013 Jul; 87(13):7680-7.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Brooklyn, New York

Graduate Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant, 9/2006 to 5/2008

Related Skills: Protein Engineering, Research Project Management, Research Data Collection & Analysis,

Manuscript Development, Peer-Reviewed Publication

Led independent research planning, coordination, and management for protein engineering project.

Investigated viability of engineering a protein into a drug-delivery vehicle.

Contributed to publication of research findings: Gunasekar SK, Asnani M, Limbad C, Haghpanah JS, Hom

W, Barra H, Nanda S, Lu M, Montclare JK: N-terminal aliphatic residues dictate the structure, stability,

assembly, and small molecule binding of the coiled-coil region of the cartilage oligomeric matrix protein.

Biochemistry. 2009 Sep 15; 48(36):8559-67.

Served as Teaching Assistant for undergraduate biology labs; performed lab management, including setup

and coordination of experiments. Provided student assistance and evaluated / graded examinations.

FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, NORTH SHORE, LIJ, New York

Volunteer, 5/2005 to 12/2005

Related Skills: Molecular Biology, Tissue Culture

Provided key assistance to graduate researcher and mastered diverse laboratory techniques.

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