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Karan Balaji

Molecular Technologist @ Exact Sciences | Biochemistry

Greater Phoenix Area

6+ years of work experience

Exact Sciences
Jul 20259 mosMar 2026

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Process patient samples using standardized molecular biology protocols in compliance with SOPs. Extract nucleic acids from biological samples with precision and accuracy. Operate and troubleshoot liquid handling robots and laboratory instrumentation. Review patient and control data, documenting findings according to laboratory quality procedures. Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure the availability of necessary supplies. Perform daily equipment maintenance and monitor functionality to ensure uninterrupted operations
Caris Life Sciences
Mar 20241 yr 5 mosJul 2025

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Performed digital pathology workflows including scanning, quality control, and data management. Operated and maintained laboratory imaging and analysis equipment. Ensured accurate documentation of patient and control samples following laboratory quality standards. Supported cross-functional teams in optimizing lab operations and improving workflow efficiency
Arizona State University
Feb 20212 y 6 moAug 2023

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Responsible for managing the student database, planning events, Creating social media posts, managing social media, helping students on chat and helping the program coordinator
Indian Students Association @ASU
May 20201 yr 1 moMay 2021

Tempe, Arizona, United States

o Have been an elected Undergraduate Ambassador of the association. o Exposed to -  Interfacing with various University bodies, Student associations and vendors.  Collaboration and teamwork  Planning and Execution of large format events  Vendor engagement  Communication and communication outreach management  Logistics management
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Jun 20192 mosJul 2019

Bangalore, Karnataka

- Undertook a research to test out a cheaper way to detect faults in a solar panel using it's electro- luminescence.
Indian Students Association @ASU
May 20191 yr 1 moMay 2020

Tempe, Arizona

- Helping undergraduate students of Indian origin get culturally integrated @ ASU - Provide advisory support to students. - Encouraging Undergraduate students to enlist at ISA. - Address forums to manage queries of incoming freshman.
Indian Students Association @ASU
May 20191 yr 1 moMay 2020

Tempe,Arizona

- Responsible for reaching out to students of Indian origin at Arizona state university. - Responsible for reaching out to sponsors and other external parties. - Supporting Event planning and execution

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Education

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry

Arizona State University

20185 yrs2023

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Headline

Molecular Technologist @ Exact Sciences | Biochemistry

Location

Greater Phoenix Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Molecular Technologist at Exact Sciences, Jul 2025 - Mar 2026 · 9 mos, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, Process patient samples using standardized molecular biology protocols in compliance with SOPs. Extract nucleic acids from biological samples with precision and accuracy. Operate and troubleshoot liquid handling robots and laboratory instrumentation. Review patient and control data, documenting findings according to laboratory quality procedures. Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure the availability of necessary supplies. Perform daily equipment maintenance and monitor functionality to ensure uninterrupted operations

Digital pathology operations technician at Caris Life Sciences, Mar 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, Performed digital pathology workflows including scanning, quality control, and data management. Operated and maintained laboratory imaging and analysis equipment. Ensured accurate documentation of patient and control samples following laboratory quality standards. Supported cross-functional teams in optimizing lab operations and improving workflow efficiency

Program Assistant @ International Students and Scholars Center at Arizona State University, Feb 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 y 6 mo, Tempe, Arizona, United States, Responsible for managing the student database, planning events, Creating social media posts, managing social media, helping students on chat and helping the program coordinator

Director Of Administration at Indian Students Association @ASU, May 2020 - May 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo, Tempe, Arizona, United States, o Have been an elected Undergraduate Ambassador of the association. o Exposed to -  Interfacing with various University bodies, Student associations and vendors.  Collaboration and teamwork  Planning and Execution of large format events  Vendor engagement  Communication and communication outreach management  Logistics management

Research intern Indian Institute of Science at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Jun 2019 - Jul 2019 · 2 mos, Bangalore, Karnataka, - Undertook a research to test out a cheaper way to detect faults in a solar panel using it's electro- luminescence.

Undergarduate ambassador at Indian Students Association @ASU, May 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo, Tempe, Arizona, - Helping undergraduate students of Indian origin get culturally integrated @ ASU - Provide advisory support to students. - Encouraging Undergraduate students to enlist at ISA. - Address forums to manage queries of incoming freshman.

Director of Outreach at Indian Students Association @ASU, May 2019 - May 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo, Tempe,Arizona, - Responsible for reaching out to students of Indian origin at Arizona state university. - Responsible for reaching out to sponsors and other external parties. - Supporting Event planning and execution

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biochemistry, Arizona State University