Nilojan Jehanathan

Field Application Scientist | PhD

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

Passionate and results-oriented analytical biochemist with a proven track record in biochemistry, molecular biology, and assay development. Known for my quick learning ability and collaborative spirit, I excel in both individual and team settings. As an effective leader, I have consistently delivered timely and accurate results, even under tight deadlines and in fast-paced environments. I am committed to leveraging my skills and experience to drive innovation and achieve complex objectives.

Experience

  • GenScript (Full-time · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Field Application Scientist II
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Field Application Scientist
      Jun 2023 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

      Primary technical support FAS for the AmMag Quatro automated plasmid purification platform, supporting customers with installation, training, troubleshooting, and workflow optimization. Provide application expertise for magnetic bead–based automated protein and antibody purification workflows, as well as protein analysis automation.

  • Research Scientist at CryoVeritas, Inc.
    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 · 6 mos

    Primarily focused on developing melting point-depressed time-temperature indicators (TTIs) utilizing the permanganate-oxalate reaction.

  • Graduate Research Assistant at ASU Biodesign Institute
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Developed and validated an LC-MS assay for assessing plasma and serum sample integrity. • Developed alternative assays using plate reader technology for absorbance and fluorescence measurements. • Skilled in maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting the ThermoFisher Dionex UltiMate 3000 HPLC system, integrated with the Bruker Maxis 4G qTOF mass spectrometer.

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant and Lab Manager at ASU School of Molecular Sciences
    Aug 2018 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    As the lead TA and lab manger for BCH367-Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory, my responsibilities include • Prepare reagents required for every experiment • Communicate with other TAs to ensure smooth lab operation • Organize and manage ordering supplies and maintain inventory • Maintain EH&S safety regulations in the laboratory • Teach course material and grade lab reports Other courses taught • BCH361-Principles of Biochemistry • BCH462-General Biochemistry

  • Research Assistant at Fish Vaccine Research Center, Jeju National University
    Mar 2016 - Feb 2018 · 2 yrs

    • Characterized immune-related genes from marine organisms at genomic, transcriptional, and protein levels using various molecular biology, bioinformatics, and biochemical technique (including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, cloning, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation and culture, SDS-PAGE, protein expression/purification and analysis). • Published 3 first author and 3 co-authored articles in peer-reviewed journals • Assisted in developing vaccines against ciliate and bacterial infections in flounder fish • Maintained large scale zebrafish and flounder aquariums