Yagya Ghiya – Resume

Summary

MSc Medical Genetics graduate from Glasgow with deep technical and validation expertise across molecular diagnostic platforms and Next-Generation Sequencing. Proven ability to bridge the gap between complex science, commercial product strategy, and engineering to streamline technical transfers and compliance.

Education

University of Glasgow, UK	Sep 2022 – Sep 2023
MSc in Medical Genetics and Genomics	Glasgow, UK

Focus on genomic diagnostics, translational NGS applications, and molecular pathology.

Amity University, Noida, India	Aug 2018 – May 2022
BTech in Biotechnology	Noida, India

First-class honors.

Experience

Cambrian Bioworks	Nov 2024 – Present
Scientist I – Technical Strategy & Validation Lead	Bangalore, India

Led technical strategy, validation, and QMS (ISO 13485) compliance for automated molecular diagnostic platforms "Manta" and "Beluga."
Built an internal documentation automation tool using Google Apps Script and Claude API to resolve tech-transfer document errors, saving 20+ hours of manual work per product iteration.
Reviewed and structured 35+ Instructions for Use (IFUs) and technical transfer documents, eliminating regulatory conflicts before commercial release.

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)	Oct 2023 – Oct 2024
Graduate Research Assistant	Bangalore, India

Conducted NGS library preparation and RNA-seq analysis for AMR surveillance in ESKAPE pathogens.
Engineered pipelines using the GATK suite for wastewater-based epidemiology and genomic diagnostics.

Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital	Jan 2022 – Jul 2022
Clinical Research Intern	New Delhi, India

Supported clinical trials and molecular testing protocols with a focus on liquid biopsy (cfDNA) and retinoblastoma diagnostics.

Publications & Projects

Co-authored: "Retinoblastoma: A review of the molecular basis of tumor development, genetic testing, and counseling" | Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 71(7):p 2662-2676, July 2023

DOI: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_3172_22

Documentation Automation Tool (Cambrian Bioworks) | Google Apps Script & Claude API

Automated translation and error-checking of complex molecular assay validation files.

Skills & Certifications

Technical: NGS Library Prep, RNA-seq, GATK Pipeline, qPCR, Liquid Biopsy, Python, R, Google Apps Script.

Strategic: Regulatory Compliance (ISO 13485, QMS), Tech Transfer, Product/Commercialization Feedback.

Certifications: AI in Pharma (Skill India / NASSCOM, 2025).

Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), German (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate).