Kiran Meda

Skilled in performing, analyzing and interpreting laboratory assays and resolving various complex clinical and instrumentation issues. Extensive theoretical and technical knowledge in Lab and flow cytometry. Other areas of interest include Biotechnology and Molecular biology.

General Manager at AJ Diagnostics and research centre (2021-01 – Present)

• Managed day-to-day operations of a busy clinical lab, ensuring 99% on-time delivery of test results to physicians and patients.
• Introduced a lean inventory system that cut waste by 25% and ensured continuous availability of critical lab materials
• Collaborated with IT to upgrade laboratory information systems, boosting data accessibility and supporting better healthcare outcomes.
• Supervised a team of 15 laboratory personnel, achieving a 95% employee satisfaction rate through mentorship and empowerment initiatives.
• Executed a lab renovation project, equipping the facility with state-of-the-art technology that increased testing capabilities.

Technologist (Flow cytometry) at Narayana Health City (2016-09 – 2020-12)

• Promoted cooperative management strategies.
• Instrument setup, standardization, sample preparation, quality control. Professional expertise in 5-10 color leukemia, Lymphoma, immunophenotyping, MRD(minimal residual disease analysis), CD45 RA CD45RO depletion,CD19 depletion, TCR αβ depletion, CD34 enumeration, and PNH by FLAER, mentoring of flow cytometry technologists, data analysis techniques updation of flow cytometry procedures.
• Flow cytometry quality control and instrument maintenance documentation of NABL and JCI.

General Manager / Flowcytometry at Pathgene Health Care Pvt.Ltd. (2015-08 – 2016-08)

• Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and targets.
• Supervised a team of 12 members, reviewed QC, final reports and updated procedural manuals for PCR and Flow cytometry. Managed and supervised daily lab operations. Performed lab purchase and accounting support operations.
• Processed blood samples and other body fluids obtained from pre clinical trials for storage and culture. Prepared laboratory re-agents and supplies, prepared and titrated antibodies; conducted experiments to test and validate re-agents and buffers. Performed and trained students for DNA cell cycle analysis with two color analysis of basic Lymphocyte antigens, platelet antibody analysis, leukemia/lymphoma phenotyping and HLA-B27using the BD FACS Calibur to various universities.

Technologist (Flow cytometry) at Apollo Specialty Hospitals-Chennai (2013-08 – 2015-07)

• Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.
• Performed daily calibration, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting in Beckman Coulter. Handled diagnostic systems to organize analyze and interpret test results.
• Maintained and operated several analytical flow cytometers including 1-laser EPICS XL and 3-laser Beckman Coulter Navios with following Applications: Immunophenotyping, HLA B27, PNH, NK cell, Leukemia, lymphoma, Stem cell enumeration, MRD (Minimal Residual disease).

Technician at Biognosys Technologies (India) Private Limited (2012-01 – 2013-07)

Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.

• As a member of Flow Cytometry Department, operated Beckman- Coulter Flow Cytometers (FC500) and personally developed the use of antibody cocktails to improve efficiency, accurately perform immunophenotyping on specimens. Experienced in Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving issues with respect to patient testing and reporting.

Master of Science in Biotechnology – PERIYAR UNIVERSITY-TAMIL NADU (2014-12)

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology – PERIYAR UNIVERSITY-TAMIL NADU (2012-12)