Pawan Jadhav

Life sciences professional with 10+ years of experience spanning Quality Control/Quality Assurance and Research & Development in vaccine and biologics manufacturing. Hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture and CHO cell line work for monoclonal antibody (mAb) production, virology techniques (ELISA, PCR, TCID50, tissue culture) developed at ICMR–National Institute of Virology, and cGMP-compliant QC/QA operations at leading vaccine manufacturers (Serum Institute of India, Ventri Biologicals). Seeking opportunities in bioprocess R&D, cell line development, or Quality Control/Assurance within the biologics and vaccine industry.

Officer, Quality Control - Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2023-05)

• Conduct release and stability testing for vaccine products using ELISA, PCR, and cell culture-based potency assays
• Cultured and maintained CHO cell lines for monoclonal antibody production, including passage, viability monitoring, and contamination screening as part of biologics process support
• Issue and review BMR/BPR documentation; initiate deviations, OOS investigations, and change controls
• Perform equipment validation, calibration, and cGMP compliance checks across QC laboratories

Officer, Quality Control - Ventri Biologicals Vaccine Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Performed potency testing (bOPV, Dengue vaccine) using tissue culture-based assays across ARM, final bulk, and finished product stages
• Maintained and revived cell lines (Hep2C, Vero) for vaccine potency and validation testing
• Conducted seal integrity, pH, and specific gravity testing on final bulk and finished vaccine lots
• Executed stability sample testing and validation protocols for bOPV and Dengue vaccine programs

Officer, Quality Assurance - Ventri Biologicals Vaccine Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2016-07 - 2018-12)

• Issued and reviewed BMR/BPR; authored and reviewed SOPs and protocols
• Performed IPQA checks in warehouse and production departments, including raw material handling/dispensing and QMS activity tracking
• Generated BTR records and APQR reports; supported audit readiness activities

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research - Clinical Research - Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Symbiosis International University (2015-01 - 2016-12)

M.Sc.

• Virology Techniques - National Institute of Virology (ICMR) (2013-01 - 2015-12)

B.Sc.

• Zoology - Nowrosjee Wadia College (2010-01 - 2013-12)

HSC (Science) - Science - S.V.

Union

Jr. College (2008-01 - 2010-12)