Nikita Berawala
MSc In Medical Genetics And Genomics & Biotechnology
Glasgow
Summary
Motivated graduate with a degree in Medical Genetics and Genomics & Biotechnology. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in genetics and biotechnology research.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Scholar
University Of Glasgow
03.2023 - Current
- Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
Bartender and Steward
Hap Solutions Group
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Excelled in a fast-paced environment, managing orders, and demonstrating strong time-management and multitasking skills
- Achieved a high customer satisfaction rating, highlighting excellent communication and customer service skills & leadership skills.
Junior Executive, Quality Assurance
Schott Poonawalla Private Limited
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Audit Scribe for ISO surveillance regulatory audit for ISO 15378 and ISO 45001:2018
- Job Roles: Co-ordinating customer & regulatory audits, handling management review meetings (preparation of slides, maintain documents), CAPA co-ordinator (logging, tracking, ensure timely completion and document evidence for closure), Document controller- ensure control, issue, retrieval, archive, retrieve and destruction of quality-controlled documents as per procedure, usage of SAP system.
Summer Internship
Khemani Distilleries Private Limited
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Participated in quality control checks, ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations
- Acquired a thorough understanding of the production of Grain Based Spirits, Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), and beer, enriching my technical knowledge and industry awareness.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Genetics And Genomics
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 04.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Symbiosis International University
04.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai
04.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
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Activities
- Member of the University of Glasgow society of biological sciences - Organised scientific talks and journal clubs for undergraduate students.
- Student council member, Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences (2018-2020) - Class Representative
- National Service Scheme (NSS) - Education assistant (2016-2017) - Volunteered to teach Science and English to underprivileged children in the rural district of Vasai, Mumbai, India
Symposiums And Presentations
- Poster Presentation on Alteration of epigenetic regulation by DNA methylation due to cigarette smoking and its implications, March 2023, University of Glasgow
- 4th Symposium on "Emerging Trends in Biomedical Science", January 2019, Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Pune, India
- Course in "Trends in Food Science", 16th-26th July, 2019, Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Pune, India
- Workshop on "Safety in Chemical Handling and Laboratory Working", November 2015, Department of Chemistry, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai, India
Publications
Effect of biosurfactant on thiocyanate degradation by automobile service station soil isolates Brachybacterium sp. and Bacillus albus., Bioremediation Journal, 2023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10889868.2023.2269193
Automobile service station waste assessment and promising biological treatment alternatives: a review, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10387-z
Accomplishments
Qualified CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) (June 2020) Conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. All India Rank: 62 in the subject Life Sciences
Timeline
Research Scholar
University Of Glasgow
03.2023 - Current
Bartender and Steward
Hap Solutions Group
09.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Science - Medical Genetics And Genomics
University of Glasgow
04.2022 - 01.2023
Junior Executive, Quality Assurance
Schott Poonawalla Private Limited
07.2021 - 01.2022
Summer Internship
Khemani Distilleries Private Limited
03.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Symbiosis International University
04.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai
04.2015 - 01.2018
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