Bhashwati Sarmalkar
About Bhashwati Sarmalkar
Bhashwati Sarmalkar is a scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb with extensive experience in biotechnology and immunology.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Bhashwati Sarmalkar is currently employed as a Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb in the United States. Her role involves contributing to scientific research and development within the company. Her work at Bristol Myers Squibb benefits from her extensive background in biotechnology and protein characterization.
Previous Roles and Experience
Bhashwati Sarmalkar has accumulated diverse experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, having previously held roles at various reputable organizations. In 2018, she worked as a Researcher Associate II at Sanofi in Framingham, Massachusetts for three months. Before that, she was a Research Assistant (Co-op) at EMD Serono, Inc. in the Greater Boston Area for five months in 2017. Her earlier positions include being a Volunteer Research Assistant at Northeastern University from 2016 to 2017, a Research Intern at MIT in 2016, and a Quality Assurance and Development Officer at Sanmour in 2014. Additionally, she served as an Assistant Chemist at Manisha Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Bhashwati Sarmalkar's academic qualifications are robust, focusing on biotechnology and immunology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School with a degree in Immunology in 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Biotechnology from MGM CET, completed between 2008 and 2012.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Bhashwati Sarmalkar has extensive technical skills, particularly in high throughput recombinant cloning and Gibson assembly cloning techniques. She has worked with various mammalian cell lines, including CHO cells, HeLa, and the ARPE cell line, and has hands-on experience with protein detection techniques such as immunofluorescence and Western Blot. She is proficient with the QIagen kit for plasmid preparation and skilled in BCA and Bradford assays for protein quantification. Additionally, she has experience using the Bioanalyzer for protein characterization and has a background in IgG purification using Affinity chromatography.
Professional Contributions at Sanofi and EMD Serono
During her tenure at Sanofi as Researcher Associate II, Bhashwati Sarmalkar contributed to essential research projects for three months. At EMD Serono, Inc., she served as a Research Assistant (Co-op) for five months in 2017, where she gained valuable industry experience in the Greater Boston Area. Her roles at these organizations have significantly contributed to her expertise in the biotechnology field.