Neelam Soda Makhija
About Neelam Soda Makhija
Neelam Soda Makhija is a Senior Scientist I at Chobani, specializing in molecular biology and stress physiology. She holds a PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University and has extensive experience in experimental design and various molecular techniques.
Work at Chobani
Currently, Neelam Soda Makhija serves as a Senior Scientist I at Chobani, a position she has held since 2021. Based in New Jersey, United States, she is involved in various scientific initiatives within the company. Her role includes designing, executing, and troubleshooting experiments, showcasing her ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Education and Expertise
Neelam Soda Makhija holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Rajasthan and a Master's degree in Biotechnology from the same institution. She further advanced her education by obtaining a PhD in Stress Physiology and Molecular Biology from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, between 2007 and 2013. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in molecular biology and related fields.
Background
Before joining Chobani, Neelam Soda Makhija gained valuable experience as a Research Associate at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research in New Delhi, India, from 2016 to 2017. She also completed a Microbiology Internship at Getinge in 2018, where she worked for five months in the United States. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of molecular biology techniques and international standards in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Technical Skills and Techniques
Neelam Soda Makhija possesses expertise in CRISPR-Cas9 technology and next-generation sequencing (NGS), including library preparation and data analysis using R. She is experienced in a variety of molecular biology techniques, such as 2D Gel Electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Western blotting, HPLC, and flow cytometry. Additionally, she is trained in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP), emphasizing meticulous record keeping and report writing.