Avinash Chinthala
About Avinash Chinthala
Avinash Chinthala is a Scientist III and Supervisor with over eight years of experience in analytical development for cell and gene therapy. He has worked at various organizations, including Novartis, GSK Vaccines, and Precision BioSciences, and holds a Master's Degree in Biotechnology from Northeastern University.
Current Role at Precision BioSciences
Avinash Chinthala currently holds the position of Scientist III / Supervisor at Precision BioSciences, Inc. since 2022. In this role, he leads bio-analytical strategies for various therapeutic candidates, including cell therapy and gene therapy. His responsibilities encompass overseeing research, development, GMP Tox, and clinical/commercial phases. He has been instrumental in supporting CAR-T, mRNA, and AAV pipeline candidates through critical development stages.
Previous Experience in Biopharmaceuticals
Avinash Chinthala has extensive experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, having worked at several notable organizations. He served as a Scientific Associate II at Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics from 2014 to 2016 and at GSK Vaccines from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as a Scientist in Bioassay Development at Catalent Pharma Solutions from 2018 to 2019. His roles have involved analytical development and bioassay strategies, contributing to the advancement of various therapeutic candidates.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Avinash Chinthala obtained his Master's Degree in Biotechnology from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in analytical development and bioassay methodologies.
Expertise in Analytical Development
Avinash Chinthala possesses over 8 years of experience in analytical development, specifically for cell and gene therapy. He has extensive knowledge in the qualification and validation of various assay types, including liquid chromatography and cell-based potency assays, within a GMP setting. His expertise supports the development of therapeutic candidates through pre-IND and Phase I/IIa stages.
Early Career and Internships
Avinash Chinthala began his career with an internship as a QC Technician at Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited in 2009. He later worked as a Research Associate at X-Chem, Inc. for 11 months in 2014. These early experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge and skills in quality control and research within the pharmaceutical sector.