SRILAKSHMI MAKKENA

Senior Process Engineer & Molecular Geneticist with extensive experience leading molecular biologytechnical development, specializing in orchestrating end-to-end process design for nucleic acid processes. Discovered DNA markers and genes, developed nucleic acid purification kits for automated platforms, qRT-PCR, and NGS-based molecular diagnostic assays, innovative cell-based methods, and quality control processes. Adept technical leader with proven success in optimizing upstream and downstream processes and manufacturingplasmid DNA, mRNA, and AAV for preclinical, discovery and Non-Human Primate (NHP) studies. Dynamic problem solver with a history of driving process scale-up, root cause analysis, and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions. Hands-on coach and mentor skilled at cultivating talent, developing junior scientists, and forging collaborative partnerships to develop 

high-impact, quality-by-design processes. 

Senior Process Engineer & Molecular Geneticist with extensive experience leading molecular biologytechnical development, specializing in orchestrating end-to-end process design for nucleic acid processes. Discovered DNA markers and genes, developed nucleic acid purification kits for automated platforms, qRT-PCR, and NGS-based molecular diagnostic assays, innovative cell-based methods, and quality control processes. Adept technical leader with proven success in optimizing upstream and downstream processes and manufacturingplasmid DNA, mRNA, and AAV for preclinical, discovery and Non-Human Primate (NHP) studies. Dynamic problem solver with a history of driving process scale-up, root cause analysis, and implementing Corrective and Preventive Actions. Hands-on coach and mentor skilled at cultivating talent, developing junior scientists, and forging collaborative partnerships to develop 

high-impact, quality-by-design processes. 

Ph.D. Celluar and Molecular Biology