Arindam De Tarafder , PhD

Experience

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  Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  Assistant Manager

  • Capable in the execution and process optimization of microbial fermentation batches for rHu G-CSF (GrafeelTM and Peg-grafeelTM)• Competent in sterile handling of microbial and mammalian cell cultures• Aware and able to execute unit operations while adhering to cGMP and GDP• Experienced in validation and qualification of equipment• Involved in small-scale cell culture for products like Darbepoetin alfa and Rituximab• Trained in basic downstream unit operations

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  IGEM Uppsala

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Lab Leader
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  Uppsala University

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2024

  PhD thesis: Adaptive evolution of bacterial translation• Designed and led research projects from its inception• Optimized expression conditions and designed purification workflow for proteins that are difficult to express/purify• Conducted radioactive and fluorescence-based assays to kinetically characterize and compare different components of the protein synthesis machinery• Reconstituted a minimal prokaryotic in vitro translation system that is active in all steps of protein synthesis• Performed mechanistic studies to show the targetted inhibitory effects of antibiotics affecting ribosomes • Executed data analysis, reporting, and dissemination of research outcome• Trained and supervised students in technical and analytical research methods Show less

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    Mar 2024 - Aug 2024

  • PhD Student

    Feb 2019 - Mar 2024

  • Digital Student Ambassador

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  • Research Assistant

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
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  Lek, a Sandoz company

  Jan 2025 - now

  Scientist PD, Drug product development Biosimilars