Pradnya Joshi
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
M.Sc. Microbiology student with hands-on laboratory experience and a strong passion for learning. Eager to explore new opportunities, develop versatile skills, and contribute effectively while growing professionally in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Intern.
Kulkarni Food and water Testing laboratory.
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Performed microbiological analysis of food samples and assisted in shelf-life studies.
- Prepared culture media and followed aseptic laboratory practices.
- Conducted detection and enumeration of foodborne microorganisms including Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas spp. using standard microbiological techniques.
- Performed microbiological testing of water samples using the membrane filtration method and detected Total Coliforms and E. coli.
- Conducted physicochemical analysis of food products, including moisture, ash & fat determination.
- Assisted in sugar and sodium analysis for quality assessment.
- Performed water quality analysis using standard laboratory methods.
- Assisted in sample processing, testing, and documentation of results.
Intern
Rajarambapu Patil Sahakari Dudh Sangh Ltd.
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in performing of routine quality testing of milk samples and supported daily lab operations.
- Followed hygiene standards, SOPs, and documentation practices in the microbiology lab.
Education
M.Sc - Microbiology
01.2026
GPA: 7.76
B.Sc - Microbiology
01.2024
GPA: 8.19
Class XII - undefined
01.2021
GPA: 89%
Class X - undefined
01.2019
GPA: 85%
Skills
- Microbiological Testing
- Aseptic Techniques
- Gram Staining
- Microscopy
- Biochemical Testing
- Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
- Colony Handling
- Media Preparation
- Sterilization
- Environmental Monitoring
- Sample Preparation
- Routine QC Testing
- DNA Extraction
- Spectrophotometry
- Basic Bioinformatics Tools
- Food Analysis
- Water Quality Testing
- GLP
- Quality Control
Projects
Web-Based Platform for Basic Protein-Ligand Docking, 2025-06-01, 2025-11-30, Built a basic intranet web application using Flask and MYSQL to make a ticketing system. Worked on backend system & MYSQL database.
Timeline
Intern. - Kulkarni Food and water Testing laboratory.
01.2026 - 06.2026
Intern - Rajarambapu Patil Sahakari Dudh Sangh Ltd.
06.2025 - 07.2025
Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) - M.Sc, Microbiology
Sadguru Gadage Maharaj College - B.Sc, Microbiology
Shraddha Junior College of Science & Commerce - Class XII,
Shri Vithalrao Joshi Charitable Trust English Medium School - Class X,