Profile Details

Create Project

★★★★★

☆☆☆☆☆

USD 80 /hr

★★★★★

☆☆☆☆☆

Hire Dr. Prasad E.

Canada

USD 80 /hr

Freelance Scientist | Bioprocess Development & CMC | Fermentation Scale-Up | Technology Transfer | GMP Manufacturing

Profile Summary

I am a Senior Scientist and Bioprocess Program Lead with a PhD in Microbiology and over 15 years of expertise in bioprocess development and technology transfer. Currently based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, I specialize in microbial fermentation, enzyme production, and specialty bio-based products. I guide innovations from early-stage development through to GMP manufacturing support, while managing multiple client-facing programs. With hands-on experience from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and a strong publication record, I excel at collaborating with scientists, operators, quality teams, and external partners to deliver successful project outcomes. I am also an experienced trainer who delivers engaging training programs to diverse professional groups. I host the Biomanufacturing & Fermentation Technology podcast and actively share industry insights on LinkedIn. Key Areas of Expertise: Microbial fermentation process development, optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer Enzyme production and specialty bio-based product manufacturing with GMP manufacturing support Client-facing program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and external partner engagement Corporate training, classroom instruction, and knowledge transfer for biotech and life sciences professionals Scientific writing, technical documentation, and grant/proposal development I am actively available for freelance consulting, technical advisory roles, corporate workshops, and professional training programs. If you're seeking an expert who can elevate your bioprocess initiatives and drive successful execution, I’m ready to help. #FermentationTechnology #BioprocessDevelopment #Biomanufacturing #TechnologyTransfer #GMP #EnzymeProduction #BiotechConsultant #CorporateTrainer #ScientificWriting

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biocatalysis
• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Mycology/Fungi
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Agricultural Microbiology
• ☆ Biotechnology & Bioengineering
• ☆ Recombinant Protein Expression
• ☆ Microbial Biotechnology
• ☆ Biomass & Bioenergy
• ☆ Food Microbiology
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Industrial Biotechnology
• ☆ Bioenergy & Biofuels
• ☆ Microbial Fermentation
• ☆ Agricultural Biotechnology
• ☆ Chemical Biology
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• ☆ Pharmaceutical Process Development
• ☆ Bioprocess Development
• ☆ Small Molecule Manufacturing
• ☆ Biologic & Biosimilar Manufacturing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing

Research Market Research, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Operations Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Text Mining & Analytics, Data Mining, Data Processing, Data Insights

Product Development Recipe Development, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC), Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Packaging Design, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering

Work Experience

Senior Scientist Project Development

Verschuren Centre

March 2023 - October 2025

Fermentation Technology Specialist

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.,

April 2017 - March 2023

Research Fellow

Indian institute of chemical technology (CSIR-IICT)

August 2010 - April 2014

Assistant Manager - Research and Development

Alkali Metals

August 2008 - November 2009

Education

Ph.D in Microbiology

Osmania University

February 2013 - March 2017

Masters in Microbiology and Biotechnology

Osmania University

July 2006 - May 2008

M.Sc (Microbiology)

Osmania University

August 2006 - April 2008

Certifications

• Foundations of Industry 4.0.

  LinkedIn Learning

  March 2025 - April 2025

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

  Gove. of India

  July 2020 - August 2021

• Design Thinking for Innovation

  CourseEra

  April 2020 - May 2020

• Project Resource Management

  PMP

  February 2020 - March 2020