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Rachana Desai

@rachanadesai

Ph.D. biotechnology researcher and Biology SME who evaluates life-sciences AI data and writes accurate, exam-ready content.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to remote, full-time, or contract roles where I can validate life-sciences AI data/content, create rigorous biology question sets, and collaborate with cross-functional AI teams to improve accuracy and quality.

I’m a Ph.D. Researcher in Biotechnology with 7+ years spanning academic teaching, scientific research, and AI-driven data annotation/content evaluation in the life sciences. I bring proven expertise in molecular biology, bioinformatics, laboratory diagnostics, and scientific content validation, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

As a Subject Matter Expert (Biology) and Laboratory & Diagnostic Medicine SME, I generate advanced biology question-answer sets, evaluate AI-generated medical/diagnostic content, and provide detailed technical feedback to improve AI outputs. I consistently apply rigorous quality assurance, clarity, and pedagogical alignment while ensuring precision tagging and domain correctness.

In research, I investigate herbal formulations for metabolic disorders using molecular docking and bioinformatics, sharing findings through international conferences. I’m also experienced in curriculum design and mentorship, designing targeted lectures, assessments, and learning materials to support academic excellence and research initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Subject Matter Expert - Biology

Current

Innodata Inc

Mar 2026 - Present (4 months)

Develops high-complexity biology question-answer pairs and detailed solutions to test and refine AI model capabilities across life science subdomains. Provides rigorous scientific accuracy checks and technical feedback to optimize AI outputs.

AI model evaluation Quality Assurance Life Sciences

Current

Life Science Faculty

Current

BitGenome Institute of Technology

Feb 2026 - Present (5 months)

Delivers lectures in cell biology, developmental biology, and ecology and designs curriculum and assessments aligned with competitive exams. Mentors students for academic excellence, research initiatives, and project submissions.

Teaching Cell Biology Developmental Biology Ecology Curriculum Design Assessment Design Student Mentoring

Current

PhD Researcher (Biotechnology)

Current

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 6 months)

Conducts research on herbal formulations for metabolic disorders. Uses molecular docking and bioinformatics tools to generate drug discovery insights and publishes and presents findings at international conferences.

Herbal Formulation Molecular Docking Bioinformatics Drug Discovery Research & Analysis Scientific Writing

Data Annotator

Innodata Pvt. Ltd.

Nov 2025 - Feb 2026 (3 months)

Performs high-volume data annotation for AI/ML training datasets in the life sciences domain. Labels, classifies, and validates biological and medical datasets while adhering to strict quality benchmarks and complex guidelines.

Data Annotation Data Labeling Classification Data Validation Data Curation Quality Assurance Life Sciences

Subject Matter Expert - Lab Med

Telus Digital

Aug 2025 - Nov 2025 (3 months)

Evaluates and validates AI-generated medical and diagnostic content for technical accuracy and domain compliance. Reviews laboratory-related datasets for precision tagging and collaborates with AI teams to improve model output quality using diagnostic principles.

Laboratory Medicine Diagnostics Medical Content Validation AI model evaluation

Teaching Assistant

Bhagwan Mahavir College of Science & Technology

Jun 2017 - Apr 2018 (10 months)

Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in biotechnology and biosciences. Developed laboratory manuals, assignments, and academic assessments, and mentored students while supervising postgraduate dissertations.

Teaching Biotechnology Bioscience Laboratory Manual Academic Assessment Student Mentoring Dissertation Supervision

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology

2018 -

Ph.D. in Biotechnology (pursuing) focused on herbal formulations for metabolic disorders. Uses molecular docking and bioinformatics to support drug discovery research and presents findings at international conferences.