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Aishwarya Thangam

@aishwaryathangam

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I run molecular diagnostic workflows for infectious diseases, transplant viral monitoring, and autoimmune testing.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my molecular diagnostics, microbiology, transplant immunology, and quality-control experience in a clinical laboratory or research-focused role where I can support advanced testing, troubleshoot workflows, and mentor junior staff.

At Apollo Diagnostics, I perform molecular diagnostics and transplant immunology testing for viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens. I monitor CMV, EBV, BKV and Adenovirus in transplant patients and quantify HIV, HBV, HCV and HPV viral loads using Roche Cobas 5800.

Previously at Sankara Nethralaya, I handled nucleic-acid extraction, conventional and real-time PCR, molecular diagnosis of MTB, fungal and bacterial infections, gel electrophoresis, and Sanger sequencing workflows. I also maintained NABL documentation, quality control, inventory records, and laboratory standards.

I've contributed to published PCR-based research on respiratory viruses and viral detection in pterygia, and I enjoy training interns and junior staff while solving laboratory workflow challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Technologist – Molecular Diagnostics & Transplant Immunology

Current

Apollo Diagnostics

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Performs DNA/RNA extraction and real-time PCR for pathogen detection, post-transplant viral monitoring, and quantitative viral-load testing. Operates Roche Cobas 5800, BioFire FilmArray, and Euroimmun systems, and performs HLA crossmatch and autoimmune assays.

DNA Extraction Viral Load Testing Multiplex PCR BioFire FilmArray Roche Cobas 5800 Euroimmun Quality Control Troubleshooting