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SANGEETHA C J

Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Hyderabad

Summary

R&D Management Professional | Veeva-Aligned Research Oversight | Data Quality & R&D Optimization

Multidisciplinary professional with 8+ years of Research & Academic experience leading and supporting complex Research and Development (R&D) projects, with strong alignment to environmental, pharma/clinical data. Adept at managing stakeholder engagement, and international R&D project deliverables. Demonstrated expertise in scientific documentation, scientific audits, and ensuring data integrity within regulated environments. Skilled in implementing best practices across research operations, facilitating training, and driving continuous process improvement. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and support enterprise systems through technical and functional documentation, user support, and compliance monitoring. Currently contributing to national and international R&D projects with applications in AMR surveillance and One Health clinical-environmental research.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Expert Scientific Editor | QA/QC/Integrity

Cactus Communications
07.2022 - Current
  • Employment Type: Contractual (Freelance)
  • Performed scientific editing of manuscripts in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare), Engineering, Material Science, Environment, and Sustainability through Editage.
  • Managed client assignments via Customer Relationship Management (CRM), delivering both standard and premium editing services, and addressing post-delivery queries to ensure documents were submission-ready.
  • Conducted cross-checks of responses, improving the quality of documents requiring scholarly revisions and resubmissions.
  • Provided support after delivery by addressing client queries to ensure documents met submission standards.
  • Assisted in post-review processes, resolving issues and ensuring documents met service scope requirements.
  • Performed quality and integrity checks of published research articles using an integrity assessment soft tool developed for Wiley publications.

TA/Postdoc Research Associate

IIT H
01.2021 - 07.2025
  • Overview: Sponsored Research & Consultancy (Academic & Industrial Projects) IIT Hyderabad | Kandi, Telangana
  • Employment Type: Contractual (Onsite)

• Led the Indo-UK AMRFlows project, ensuring structured research execution, timely delivery, and adherence to milestones.
• Coordinated scientific activities across interdisciplinary and international teams, including the Department of Biotechnology (GOI), to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitored project progress, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high standards.
• Managed finance and accounting, including market research and tender processes, in compliance with IITH Board of Governors and Government of India (GOI) regulations.
• Documented financial statements and reported project deliverables and deviations to funding agencies in alignment with GOI standards.
• Developed and implemented scientific protocols to streamline experimental workflows.
• Designed and executed experiments investigating environmental and clinical antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with a focus on pharmaceutical waste inflows.
• Improved laboratory workflows by developing new protocols and optimizing existing processes.
• Adhered to laboratory safety and quality control standards throughout all technical procedures.
• Provided technical guidance on experimental design and data interpretation.
• Participated in lab meetings and internal project presentations.
• Managed complex datasets, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with research protocols.
• Analyzed experimental results using analytical software and produced comprehensive technical reports.
• Created representative graphs and charts for internal reviews and conference presentations.
• Implemented standardized documentation practices to streamline collaboration and ensure data traceability.
• Provided analytical support and quality control (QC) to uphold data integrity and global compliance.
• Collaborated with researchers to plan and execute experimental studies.
• Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols, safety procedures, and data documentation.
• Cooperated with other technicians to develop and validate new methodologies.
• Interpreted lab results to provide actionable insights and scientific advice.
• Contributed to impactful One Health research by integrating environmental and clinical AMR insights.
• Assisted in science outreach, supported publication writing, and co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Contributed to national and international project proposals, drafting technical content and aligning research priorities with funding calls.
• Provided technical guidance to bulk drug manufacturers based on the AMR Industry Alliance Common Manufacturing Framework, collaborating with government officials (Industries and Commerce, and Pharmexil Telangana), and other stakeholders.
• Assisted in factory audits to identify opportunities for energy savings, cost reduction, and improvements in environmental compliance.
• Advised on the implementation of common effluent treatment processes to reduce antibiotic discharge and contributed to state-level AMR control action plans.
• Assisted in identifying cost-effective tools for environmental monitoring of drug residues within the workstream.
• Contributed to the development of white papers and briefing notes as needed.

Scientific Publication Writer & Editor

Upwork
07.2024 - Current
  • Employment Type: Contractual (Freelance)
  • Conducted both basic and premium scientific editing in accordance with company policies, enhancing document quality for journal submissions.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Delivered high-quality scientific writing services, producing accurate, consistent, and well-structured publications in accordance with industry standards, journal guidelines, and client expectations.

Junior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify gaps in existing knowledge and inform future research directions.
  • Optimized laboratory protocols and procedures ensuring stringent adherence to ethical guidelines while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.

Senior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
08.2015 - 09.2020

• Oversaw studies, documented data, and extrapolated results to guide research direction and findings.
• Performed experiments and conducted research to study impacts of pollution on animal and plant species.
• Applied research techniques to determine effectiveness of interventions.
• Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.
• Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data, including research, collection, and report preparation.
• Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
• Contributed expertise in statistical analysis software packages, enabling more efficient processing of large datasets for accurate results interpretation.
• Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
• Provided training and support to research assistants, ensuring they were well-equipped for their roles and could contribute effectively to project outcomes.
• Generated high-quality, professional papers for submission to scientific publications.
• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented research findings at national and international conferences, positioning the institution as a leader in the field.

  • Mentored junior researchers, providing guidance on study design and data analysis techniques for successful project outcomes.

Education

B. Tech - Biotechnology

VIT University
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
01.2006 - 01.2010

M. Tech - Energy And Environmental Engineering

VIT University
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
01.2010 - 01.2012

Ph.D. - Environmental Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
Kandi, Telangana
04.2001 -

Skills

Core Scientific & R&D Skills

Manuscript preparation, Scientific document preparation, R&D project planning

Financial oversight, Resource allocation, Tender management

Regulatory compliance, International reporting, Environmental safety guidelines

Environmental impact assessment, Research data management, Data analysis

Quality control, Multidisciplinary coordination, Research writing, Project collaboration

Concept development

Laboratory & Analytical Skills

Microbiological and Molecular biological techniques

qPCR analysis, ddPCR analysis

Water and Soil quality assessment, Pollutant exposure studies

Environmental toxicology assessment, Biological remediation

TOC analysis, UV-Vis spectrometry, Microplate reader operation

ICP-MS, HPLC, LC-MS

Technical Tools & Platforms

Platforms: Veeva-style workflows, CRM tools, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Jira

Lab Software: GraphPad Prism, OriginPro, R, MATLAB, COMSOL

Bioinformatics (Metagenomics, 16S rRNA, etc)

GIS & Mapping: ArcGIS, QGIS

CAD & Modeling: AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Photolithography

Fabrication: SLA 3D printing

Editing, Writing & Communication

Editing and review, Technical documentation, Technical writing

Document editing, Copyediting, Proofreading, Content creation, Copywriting

SEO strategies, Audience engagement, AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style

Creative writing, Content development, Effective writing, Fact-checking

Research writing, Creative collaboration, Client collaboration, Relationship building

Interpersonal & Soft Skills

Teamwork and collaboration, Adaptability and flexibility

Organizational skills, Problem-solving abilities, Critical thinking, Analytical thinking

Decision-making, Goal setting, Work prioritization, Multitasking abilities

Dependability and cooperation, Networking skills, Originality and creativity

Effective and proactive communication

Digital & Creative Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Access, Visio)

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop

Canva, HTML, C Programming

Prompt Engineering (ChatGPT, DALLE 3, Perplexity)

Certification

Hydrologic modeling with SWAT, Texas A&M University and IIT Hyderabad, 2017

Scopus Ids

  • 57205704064
  • 57202460259
  • 57215086942

Orcid

http://www.orcid.org/0000-0002-3297-3486

Awards

  • Certificate of Appreciation for Research in the Department, IIT Hyderabad, 2019
  • Ph.D. Scholarship (JRF & SRF), Ministry of Education, Government of India, 01/01/13, 01/01/19
  • Institute sponsored Semester Abroad Scholarship, VIT University, India–TU/e, Netherlands, 2011

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • A Multi-Endpoint Approach to Ecotoxicological Assessment of Wastewater Polluted Rivers Using Zebrafish
    Environmental Research, 2025 – IF: 8.4; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2025.121996
  • Untreated Wastewater as Dominant Source of AMR in a Small River
    bioRxiv (preprint), 2024; https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.12.21.629897
  • Impact of WWTP Capacity and Treatment Process on AMR Dynamics
    Research Square (preprint), 2025; https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-6231702/v1
  • Enhanced Biogeogenic Controls on Dichromate Speciation
    Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2020 – IF: 6.2; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110327
  • Plasma Jet for Bacterial Inactivation in Aqueous Medium
    Science of The Total Environment, 2018 – IF: 8.2; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.05.342
  • Sequential Treatment of Crude Drug Effluent
    Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2019 – IF: 6.3; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.01.006
  • BTEX Biodegradation under Unsaturated Conditions
    Soil & Sediment Contamination, 2019 – IF: 1.6; https://doi.org/10.1080/15320383.2018.1556597

Timeline

Scientific Publication Writer & Editor

Upwork
07.2024 - Current

Expert Scientific Editor | QA/QC/Integrity

Cactus Communications
07.2022 - Current

TA/Postdoc Research Associate

IIT H
01.2021 - 07.2025

Senior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
08.2015 - 09.2020

Junior Research Fellow

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
07.2013 - 07.2015

M. Tech - Energy And Environmental Engineering

VIT University
01.2010 - 01.2012

B. Tech - Biotechnology

VIT University
01.2006 - 01.2010

Ph.D. - Environmental Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT H)
04.2001 -
SANGEETHA C JPost-Doctoral Research Associate