Humaira Janwari

• Accomplished and innovation-driven Laboratory Scientist with 10+ years of Experience in biochemistry, protein engineering, assay development, and translational research across academic and industry environments.
• Proven Track record of developing and optimizing advanced diagnostic assays and pathogen detection strategies using clinical samples, with a strong focus on accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading complex, end-to-end research projects from concept development and experimental design through execution, validation, data analysis, and scientific reporting.
• Extensive Hands-on Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification using E. Coli, mammalian, and yeast expression systems to support assay development and research applications.
• Strong Operational leadership in laboratory management, including instrument procurement, qualification, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance.
• Extensive Experience in managing Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, ensuring compliance with laboratory safety regulations, regulatory standards, and risk management practices within research and regulated environments.
• Served as Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), leading radiation safety operations, regulatory compliance, safety audits, personnel training, and implementation of best practices to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment.
• Experienced in authoring, reviewing, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical protocols, and laboratory documentation in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Extensive Experience in training and guiding scientists, students, and laboratory personnel.
• Honored with "Integrity" and "Innovation" awards in recognition of outstanding scientific contributions, Operational excellence, leadership, and commitment to organizational success.

Scientist with strong background in leading scientific research and innovation. Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication. Focused on driving team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.

• Liquid chromatography (FPLC, HPLC, analytical and preparative)
• Nucleic acid amplification technology (isothermal and PCR)
• Protein engineering
• Protein expression and purification (Bacterial, Mammalian, Yeast system)
• Working experience with production and purification of phiX174 and virus like particles
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Spectroscopy (fluorescence, UV/Vis)
• Statistical Design of Experiments methodology
• Assays: RT-qPCR; Radioactivity assays; Assays based on magnetic bead pulldowns
• ScFv (antibody) generation: Generation of Single chain Fragment Variables (ScFvs) using Phage Display technique.
• Engineered and modified antibodies/scFvs/nanobodies to generate diverse bioconjugates for diagnostic and research applications
• Surface Plasmon resonance (SPR): Studying bio-molecular (Protein-Protein) interaction and their binding kinetics and measurement of binding constants (Kd) using Proteon, Biacore and Alto SPR system