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Sherwin Parandeh

Vienna

Summary

Biotech expert with 5+ years in biologics production, specializing in immunochemistry and cell culture within GMP/GLP and R&D environments. Demonstrated success in scaling protein processes, optimizing bioreactor workflows, and applying Six Sigma techniques. Proficient in lab management, cross-functional teamwork, and experimental design. Extensive experience in research and analysis.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Scientist III

Abbott Laboratories, Inc
Abbott Park
12.2021 - 03.2024
  • Designed and conducted experiments leading to the development and implementation of new or improved propagation processes producing native or recombinant proteins and antibodies in both a mammalian and bacterial setting.
  • Served as subject matter expert in new technology initiatives such as the onboarding of the AMBR system and YSI analyzer for design of experiments.
  • Performed independent growth and fermentation of prokaryotes at the shake-flask, 1-L, and 10-L scale in different models and types of bioreactors including the Sartorius AMBR and Biostat systems as well as the Eppendorf BioFlo.

Resource Coordination

Covance Laboratories, Inc
Chantilly
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw supply chain management, organization, and accessibility to project data to reduce costs, and improve project quality and resource management.
  • Handled samples and human tissues (blood, plasma, serum, cell culture) to be used in an immunohistochemistry assay.
  • Successfully completed a series of protein-labeling techniques (Biotin, Sulfo-Tag) for a variety of proteins.
  • Utilized good manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines and Covance’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) to formulate buffers, reagents, and solutions for immunoassays.
  • Managed equipment, including calibration and maintenance with appropriate documentation.
  • Implemented cost-effective measures to reduce laboratory management and supply costs.
  • Utilized certified Six Sigma methodology tools to objectively make recommendations for production improvements.
  • Utilized current GMP practices/FDA standards to ensure QC standards, availability of project-related supplies, equipment, and other laboratory consumables.
  • Performed routine testing and basic troubleshooting, and assisted in SOP/data review, lab maintenance, and training of new personnel.

Lab Researcher

George Mason University
Manassas
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Supervised and trained lab research assistants.
  • Developed protocol to test direct antimicrobial effect of exosomes on Yersinia pestis.
  • Performed protein analysis via tissue culture, performed cell culture on HeLa, THP-1, HEK 293 and U937 cell lines.
  • Grew and maintained bacterial cultures of Yersinia pestis and Burkholderia thailandensis.
  • Performed several lab procedures to obtain isolated exosomes from various cells lines including, Bradford assays, PCR, western blots, density gradients.
  • Performed infection and transfection on human cell lines to obtain data for several research projects.
  • Isolated exosomes and created exosome-depleted media from several human cell lines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2016

Skills

  • Cell culturing techniques
  • Bioreactor operation
  • GMP compliance
  • Experimental design
  • Protein analysis
  • Immunoassay techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Microbial isolation and staining
  • Mammalian cell culture
  • DNA and RNA extraction
  • PCR primer preparation
  • SDS-PAGE and agarose gel electrophoresis
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
  • Broth micro-dilution and disk-diffusion
  • Western blotting techniques
  • ELISA for protein assays
  • Biophysical analysis methods
  • Data compilation and statistical analysis
  • Information presentation skills
  • Media and solution preparation
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Liquid fermentation processes
  • Cell culture optimization technologies
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Citrix Systems knowledge
  • Adobe Acrobat usage
  • E-WorkBook experience
  • Bilingual communication: English and Farsi

Awards

  • Team of The Year Award – Covance Laboratories, Inc.
  • GMP Certificate of Excellence – Covance Laboratories
  • Only under-graduate student chosen for a full-time research role in the department
  • Science Education Alliance – Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Scientist III

Abbott Laboratories, Inc
12.2021 - 03.2024

Resource Coordination

Covance Laboratories, Inc
08.2018 - 05.2021

Lab Researcher

George Mason University
05.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology

James Madison University

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