Vaibhav Joshi

About Vaibhav Joshi

11 years’ experience as a Cell and Molecular biology subject matter expert (SME).• Strong skills in Cell and Molecular Biology: Human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) 2D/ 3D culture, Neuronal differentiation and production; Lentivirus production; Cell culture automation; High throughput screening (HTS); Immunoassays; Cell imaging; Assay development; Molecular Biology techniques.• Lead investigations, change control assessment, OOS, CAPA with strong understanding of quality systems.• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects with organizational priority and business needs.• Experience in people management including training, mentoring, performance goal setting and review.• Excellent interpersonal skills using a team-oriented approach to project management and problem solving for complex issue resolution in a scientifically sound and understandable way.

Experience

1. Manager, Quality Control

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals

   Jun 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Supervise a team of QC Associates and specialists in T1D cell QC group by setting performance goals, training, monitoring work progress and managing work schedule- Coordinate and facilities laboratory activities to meet commitments on-time- Review internal and external QC data for lot release and lead investigations in quality events: deviations, OOS, CAPA and change controls- Authors, review, and/or approves data, SOPs, COAs, analytical methods, protocols and reports- Ensure assay readiness with adequate inventory of qualified reagents and trained analysts- Maintain QC lab in audit ready state with an eye on continuous improvement- Lead planning, coordination and/or review of method validations, method transfers and/or equipment qualification/requalification- Assist in troubleshooting of analytical methods and/or equipment as required- Monitor, track and publish lab metrics.

Education

• Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Science University

  Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General

  2004 — 2009

• Mississippi State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Molecular Biology

  2011 — 2013

• NMV Highschool

  Highschool diploma, Biology

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Elisa
• Phylogenetics
• Dna Ligation
• Western Blotting
• Lab Animal Handling and Sample Collection
• Rna Isolation
• Restriction Enzymes
• Restriction Enzyme Digestion
• Sterile Techniques
• Gene Expression
• Computational Biology
• Sds-Page
• Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbial Cultures
• Dna Extraction
• Molecular Biology
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Bacterial Genetics
• Sas Programming
• Real-Time Pcr
• Isolation and Characterization of Microorganisms
• Assay Development
• Euthanasia
• Dna
• Ip/Iv Injections in Mice
• Vector Cloning
• Genomics
• Microbial Genetics
• Cell Culture
• Southern Blot
• Molecular Cloning
• Phylogenetic Analysis
• Cdna Library Synthesis
• Plasmid Extraction
• Laboratory Animal Skills
• Gas Chromatography
• Molecular Microbiology
• Handling of Mice
• Southern Blotting
• Pcr