Neerajha Nagarajan
Heredia
Summary
Dedicated individual with a passion for R&D and project management, seeking a challenging position that combines skills in engineering and life sciences. Experienced in conducting scientific research, analyzing data, and developing innovative solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget. Committed to driving continuous improvement and achieving exceptional results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Break: Family Relocation and Childcare
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
- Relocated internationally, established family support system
- Continued informal learning (Project Management - Google via Coursera)
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Now actively pursuing re-entry into R&D/project management roles
Scientist - Bioprocess
Meatable
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all pertinent milestones every quarter.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading over 5 initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Maintained accurate records of all methods and research conducted and wrote in-depth medical reports.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Scientist- Media Development, Bioprocess
Eat Just Inc
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Responsible for researching and developing new media formulations after in-depth media component analysis for optimal cell growth and yield.
- Developed and performed biological assays (cell growth, viability, and clonal selection) with adherent and suspension cell cultures.
- Assisted in scale-up and scale-down studies for bioprocess production.
- Carried out 2L bioreactor, AmBR and wave bag runs for large scale product development.
- Worked closely with other cross-functional groups including cell-line and analytical development teams for screening and characterization studies.
- Authored, reviewed and supported the continuous improvement of various batch records and SOPs.
- Processed a range of documentation including tech-transfer documents for CMOs and entered information into databases.
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets.
- Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance issues relevant to lab setting.
Life Science Research Advisor (Volunteer)
Biocurious
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events
Strategic Marketing Consultant
Biotech Connection Bay Area
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative, high-impact proposals.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
Education
Doctor of philosophy -
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN08.2017
Master of Science - undefined
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2012
Bachelor of Technology - undefined
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu05.2010
Skills
- Mammalian and Stem cell culture
- Upstream and downstream bioprocess development
- Confocal fluorescence imaging
- Microfabrication- microfluidics
- 3D-Tissue scaffolding
- Biomarkers and Assay development
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
- Data Analysis and Data management
- SOP and technical document preparation
- Problem resolution and Team management
- Supervision and leadership
- Flexible and adaptable
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/15/89
- Nationality: Indian
Certifications Courses
Advanced Statistics with R programming, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen), 2011
Publications
- Enabling personalized implant and controllable biosystem development through 3D bioprinting, Nagarajan, N., Dupret-Bories, A., Karabulut, E., Zorlutuna, P., & Engin-V., N., Biotechnology Advances, 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2018.02.004
- Cardiac muscle-cell based actuator and self-stabilizing biorobot - PART 2, Nagarajan, N., Holley, M. T., Danielson, C., Park, K. & Zorlutuna, P., JoVE, 10.3791/55643
- Development and characterization of muscle-based actuators for self-stabilizing swimming biorobots, Nagarajan, N., Holley, M. T., Danielson, C., Zorlutuna, P., & Park, K., Lab on a Chip, 10.1039/c6lc00681g
- Modulation of the contractility of micropatterned myocardial cells with nanoscale forces using atomic force microscopy, Nagarajan, N., Vyas, V., Huey, B. D., & Zorlutuna, P., Nanobiomedicine, 10.1177/1849543516675348
- Effect of Substrate Stiffness on Mechanical Coupling and Force Propagation at the Infarct Boundary, Ngyuen, T.D., Nagarajan N., & Zorlutuna, P., Journal of Biophysics, 10.1016/j.bpj.2018.08.050
- Muscle cell-based living diodes, Can, Isik, U., Nagarajan, N., Vural, Can, D., & Zorlutuna, P., Advanced Biosystems, 10.1002/adbi.201600035
- Nanostethoscopy: Atomic Force Microscopy Probe Contact Force versus Measured Amplitude of Cardiomyocytic Contractions, Varun, V., Nagarajan, N., Zorlutuna,P., and. Huey, B. D., Bionanoscience, 10.1166/jbns.2017.1441
- Protein Micropatterning Techniques for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Research, Nagarajan, N., Hung, K., & Zorlutuna, P., Cell and Material Interface: Advances in Tissue Engineering, Biosensor, Implant, and Imaging Technologies, 52, 109-146
- Microfabrication of Patterned Co-cultures for Controllable Cell-Cell Interfaces, Can, U. I., Nagarajan, N., & Zorlutuna, P.
Timeline
Career Break: Family Relocation and Childcare
Self-employeed
08.2023 - Current
Scientist - Bioprocess
Meatable
10.2021 - 04.2023
Scientist- Media Development, Bioprocess
Eat Just Inc
05.2019 - 07.2021
Strategic Marketing Consultant
Biotech Connection Bay Area
04.2018 - 07.2018
Life Science Research Advisor (Volunteer)
Biocurious
11.2017 - 09.2018
Master of Science - undefined
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Technology - undefined
Anna University
Doctor of philosophy -
University of Notre Dame
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