Nivethitha Srinivaas
Associate Scientist III @ Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease | Downstream Process Development
- Role
- Associate Scientist Iii- Downstream Process Development at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Location
- New Haven, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nivethitha Srinivaas
Dedicated professional with a Master’s in Chemical Engineering and over 3 years of experience in Biologics Drug Substance Process Development. Currently an Associate Scientist II at Alexion AstraZeneca, I specialize in downstream process development, focusing on purification process optimization and statistical data analysis. I have a proven track record in late-stage process characterization, risk assessment, and cross-functional project coordination.SKILLSDownstream Process Development:• Purification unit operation development, optimization, and characterization (centrifugation/depth filtration;chromatographic separations including affinity, IEX; TFF). • DOE study design for optimization and process characterization experiments.• Product quality and process/product-related impurity testing (HPLC, Gyros, IEF, qPCR).Cross-functional Leadership and People Management• People manager for summer intern.• Responsible for training and mentoring new lab scientists.• Co-led the organization of Drug Substance team meetings by setting the agenda, conducting team building andengagement events, incorporated speak up culture across teams.I am committed to enhancing process efficiency and product quality. Recognized for my leadership abilities, I mentor new scientists and facilitate team collaboration to drive innovative solutions in drug development.Let’s connect!
Experience
Associate Scientist Iii- Downstream Process Development
May 2025 — Present · New Haven, CT, US
Education
Anna University Chennai
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Biotechnology
2015 — 2019
University at Buffalo
Master's degree, Chemical Engineering
2019 — 2021
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