Nistha Sharma
Researcher
Summary
Self-motivated and goal-orientated research enthusiast with curious aptitude coming from a Biotechnology Interdisciplinary background having cosmetic as well as personal care product formulation experience.
Seeking opportunity to learn and grow to utilize my skills and abilities in order to gain exposure to upcoming technologies while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Pre-formulation Research Intern
L'Oreal Research and Innovation
01.2025 - Current
- Learned Formulation of various SPF & Non-SPF cream batches as well as serums for acne prone and glowing skin
- Worked with Solubilization and Stabilization of actives in emulsion base
- Research work, Handling instruments like VMI, chromameter etc with proper data collation and presentations
- Timely stability data observation of samples and coordinating with other team members for stability data analysis.
- Efficiently managed multiple simultaneous projects while balancing changing priorities as dictated for project requirements.
Personal Care Product development and Research trainee
ITC Limited
06.2024 - 12.2024
- SAVLON, FIAMA & VIVEL Liquid Handwash formulations with suitable surfactants types
- Handling of multiple batch processes at the same time
- Documentation and recording of Evaluation/ Stability data
- Proper handling of instruments like Weighing Balance, Viscometer, pH meter, Ross Miles, Moisture balance
Research Intern
National Centre for Cell Science
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with the largest bacterial culture research center unit
- Hands on experience with DNA extraction and analysis using PCR
- Media preparation, Culture preservation, Streaking techniques
- Gas chromatography, PEG, Gel electrophoresis, MALDI and FAME analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Mount Carmel College
Bengaluru, India 08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Modern College For Science, Arts And Commerce
Pune 06.2019 - 08.2022
High School - CBSE Science
Akshara International School
Pune, India 06.2017 - 05.2019
Class 10 - ICSE Science
Blue Ridge Public School
Pune, India04-2017
Skills
Cosmetic formulation
Scientific Report writing
Microbial Techniques
Data analysis
Instrumentation Handling
Proficient in delivering presentations
Ability to work under pressure in team environment as well as independently
Certification
Workshop on Viscosity and Rheology, IISc, Bangalore
Additional Information
- Volunteer with Robin Hood Army(NGO), for teaching underprivileged children
- Pune plogging advocate, promoting environmental awareness.
- District-level volleyball player
- Can play ukulele and enjoy yoga/swimming for personal well-being
Timeline
Pre-formulation Research Intern
L'Oreal Research and Innovation
01.2025 - Current
Personal Care Product development and Research trainee
ITC Limited
06.2024 - 12.2024
Workshop on Viscosity and Rheology, IISc, Bangalore
03-2024
Dell skilled training Certification course
08-2023
Research Intern
National Centre for Cell Science
05.2023 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Mount Carmel College
08.2022 - 05.2024
Biolim scientific writing & research internship
06-2022
Clinical research training, Intershaala
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Modern College For Science, Arts And Commerce
06.2019 - 08.2022
High School - CBSE Science
Akshara International School
06.2017 - 05.2019
Class 10 - ICSE Science
Blue Ridge Public School