Sharath Narayanan
Research Analyst
Barcelona
Summary
Dedicated QC Microbiologist with over 11 years of laboratory experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and diagnostic testing. Expertise includes environmental monitoring, sterility testing, microbial assay validation, and meticulous GMP-compliant documentation. Proven ability to enhance quality control operations through effective team mentorship and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of reliable results in regulated environments. Committed to leveraging strong microbiological and analytical skills to uphold product quality and regulatory compliance within the pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing sectors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst (hybrid)
ASA Diagnostics
12.2023 - Current
- Performed assay validation and microbial testing to support diagnostic product development under ISO-compliant processes.
- Collaborated with bioinformaticians to analyze sequencing datasets, enabling accurate microbial identification for clinical diagnostics.
- Delivered client presentations to hospitals, supporting adoption of advanced microbiology-based diagnostic assays.
- Mentored junior researchers in good laboratory practices (GLP), improving reproducibility and QC documentation accuracy by 20%.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis on industry trends and market behavior, enhancing data accuracy by 15%.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Biozentrum, University of Basel
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Conducted CRISPR-based microbial screening and optimized workflows that reduced assay time by 15%.
- Designed and validated fluorescent probes for bacterial secretion system analysis, resulting in a peer-reviewed publication.
- Ensured compliance with biosafety and QC standards (BSL-2 environment) while generating engineered bacterial strains.
- Maintained detailed laboratory records to support data integrity and regulatory audits.
- Designed effective experimental controls for interbacterial killing assays, ensuring robust conclusions with results reaching statistical significance (p < 0.01).
Research Assistant
IISER Thiruvananthapuram
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed ChIP-seq and qPCR to investigate bacterial gene expression, optimizing methods to enhance coverage by 35%."
- Performed protein purification and biochemical assays with rigorous documentation and adherence to laboratory safety standards, implementing process optimizations that improved protein yield by 30%..
- Supported laboratory audits by ensuring compliance with biosafety and QC protocols.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Education
Ph.D. - Microbiology
IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram07.2017
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Pune University
Pune05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kerala University
Thiruvananthapuram05.2009
Skills
Sterility and endotoxin testing
Regulatory & Compliance: GMP/GLP practices, ISO standards, FDA/EMA guidelines, Assay validation, Documentation & SOP adherence
GraphPad Prism and MS Office expertise
Client presentations
Molecular Cloning: Golden Gate Assembly, Restriction Enzyme Cloning
Protein Analysis & Purification: SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, Protein Purification
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry: qPCR, ChIP-seq, Biochemical Assays
Laboratory Practices: Experimental optimization (yield improvement, coverage enhancement), strict documentation, and adherence to lab safety protocols
Research protocol development
Timeline
Research Analyst (hybrid)
ASA Diagnostics
12.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
Biozentrum, University of Basel
09.2018 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
IISER Thiruvananthapuram
08.2017 - 08.2018
Ph.D. - Microbiology
IISER Thiruvananthapuram
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Pune University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kerala University
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