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Isha Agarwal

@ishaagarwal

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Life sciences scientific researcher combining molecular biology and publication-standard scientific writing.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role in life sciences where I can pair laboratory work with high-accuracy scientific writing—conducting literature reviews, synthesizing findings, and producing publication-quality content with clear deadlines.

I’m an MSc Microbiology graduate and published author, bringing experience across laboratory research, literature review, and scientific writing. Through my BSc and MSc work, I designed and ran independent projects, reviewing and evaluating 100+ peer-reviewed papers, and wrote results to publication standard—including an MSc thesis awarded the highest grade in my cohort.

I combine hands-on molecular biology and microbiology skills with strong scientific writing, fact-checking, and reference accuracy. I also translate complex topics into clear, accessible science through peer-reviewed publication work and content writing, while working in a detail-focused, deadline-driven way that helps me quickly pick up new tools and methods.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Postgraduate Researcher

University of Aberdeen

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Designed and executed an independent molecular microbiology project and completed a full written thesis to publication standard. Reviewed 100+ peer-reviewed papers and analyzed quantitative data using Python, R, and Excel.

Microbiology Experimental Design Molecular Biology Project Execution literature review Scientific Thesis Writing Data Analysis Python R Excel

Research Volunteer

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)

Conducted literature reviews on maternal nutrition and developmental outcomes and produced structured research documents. Fact-checked and validated information against original sources to support scientific reporting for gene–environment interaction studies.

literature review Scientific Documentation Fact Checking Gene–Environment Interaction Research

Contributing Writer

Microbiology Society, Jai Hind College

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Wrote scientific articles for the society, translating complex microbiology topics into clear, accurate content for a wider readership.

Science Communication Editing Proofreading

Research & Content Intern

Ethical Edu Fabrica Pvt Ltd

May 2021 - Jun 2021 (1 month)

Independently authored and published a peer-reviewed CRISPR-Cas9 review article from literature review through submission and peer-review response. Synthesized primary literature into concise, accurate, well-referenced scientific content.

Scientific Writing CRISPR Cas9 Peer Review

Undergraduate Researcher

Jai Hind College

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Designed and ran an independent environmental microbiology research project and produced a full written research report. Reviewed relevant literature and interpreted experimental findings into a clear, accurately referenced report.

Microbiology Independent Research Project Design literature review Referencing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Aberdeen

Master of Science (MSc), Microbiology

2024 - 2025

MSc in Microbiology with an independent molecular microbiology project covering experimental design, analysis, and a full written thesis. Thesis was awarded the highest grade in the cohort.

Jai Hind College

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Microbiology

2020 - 2023

Grade: CGPA: 9.4 / 10.0

BSc Microbiology including an independent environmental microbiology research project with literature review and a written research report. Achieved CGPA of 9.4/10.0.