Sruthi Nair
About Sruthi Nair
Sruthi Nair is a Senior Associate Scientist at Wave Life Sciences, specializing in bioanalytics sciences and molecular biology. She has a strong background in genomics and has previously worked at notable organizations including bluebird bio and Ginkgo Bioworks.
Work at Wave Life Sciences
Sruthi Nair has been employed at Wave Life Sciences as a Senior Associate Scientist since 2019. In this role, she specializes in bioanalytics sciences, focusing on genomics and molecular biology. Her work involves utilizing advanced techniques and software tools to support research and development efforts aimed at therapeutic solutions.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Prior to her current position, Sruthi Nair worked at bluebird bio as a Genomics and Molecular Biology Co-op for seven months in 2018. She also served as a Test Engineer-NGS at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. for two months in 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Graduate Student Researcher at Boston Children's Hospital for two months in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Sruthi Nair holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology from Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, completed in 2016. She furthered her education with a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology from Northeastern University, which she obtained in 2018. Her academic background is complemented by her expertise in genomics, next-generation sequencing, and various molecular biology techniques.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Sruthi Nair is proficient in a range of analytical techniques including HPLC, UPLC, and nanoparticle size analysis. She has experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques such as amplicon sequencing, gene editing, and ELISA. Additionally, she is skilled in using software tools like GraphPad Prism 7 and Sequencing Analysis Viewer (SAV) to analyze data and support her research.
Academic Involvement and Leadership
During her time at Northeastern University, Sruthi Nair was an active member of the Graduate Association for Biotechnology Students and the Graduate Student Government. She also held various roles at Northeastern, including Proctor at the Residential Security Office and ICA Student in Information Technology Services, contributing to her leadership and collaborative skills.