Vikranth Arlagadda

Certified Technologist in Molecular Biology (ASCP-MB) and California CGMBS Licensee with extensive experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetic engineering, complemented by rigorous clinical laboratory training. Seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Molecular Technologist role to apply specialized expertise in high-throughput molecular diagnostics, Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), and strict regulatory compliance to advance clinical genetic testing and patient care.

CGMBS Trainee at CareDx (2025-08 – Present)

• Managed pre-analytical procedures across AlloMap, AlloSure, and AlloSure post-amplification labs, maintaining strict organization and safety standards.
• Performed nucleic acid isolation, including cell-free DNA extraction, standard DNA extraction, and RNA extraction.
• Executed amplification protocols, qPCR assays, cDNA synthesis, and DNA molecular barcoding.

Student - CLS Prerequisite Courses at UC San Diego & SFSU (2024-07 – 2025-01)

• Completed advanced coursework including Immunology, Clinical Chemistry (UC San Diego), Medical Microbiology, and Hematology (San Francisco State University), securing A+ grades across all courses.

Senior Scientist at Terraferma Foods, Inc. (2023-07 – 2023-12)

• Constructed and validated promoter libraries in E. coli and Pichia pastoris for targeted gene expression studies.
• Developed high-throughput methods for genetic modification and screening of microbial strains.

Senior Scientist - Strain Development at Impossible Foods (2017-01 – 2023-04)

• Designed and executed genetic modifications to enhance protein expression in Pichia pastoris.
• Developed high-throughput transformation and screening protocols to improve protein secretion and yield.

Associate Scientist - Metabolic & Cellular Eng. at REG Life Sciences (2014-01 – 2017-12)

• Developed high-throughput screening methods for engineered microbial strains and established pathway optimization protocols.

Senior Research Associate at Aurora Algae & LS9 Inc. (2008-01 – 2014-12)

• Engineered microalgae and E. coli strains for industrial-scale lipid and fatty alcohol production.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry – University of Idaho

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Virology – Sri Venkateswara University, India

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microbiology, Chemistry & Biochemistry – Osmania University, India

CGMBS Clinical Training Certificate – San Jose State University