Aashi Saxena

About

Motivated Biotechnology student with hands-on experience in microbiology, quality assurance, quality control, and food safety across food and consumer product industries. Also experienced in sustainability-focused projects, research, and administrative coordination, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Experience

• Microbiology Laboratory Intern
  DS Group (Catch Foods & Spices)
  Jun 2026 – Jul 2026

  Conducted microbiological testing of food samples. Performed media preparation, sample handling, and microbial analysis. Maintained laboratory records while following GMP and food safety standards.

• Quality Assurance Intern
  Organic Tattva (Mehrotra Consumer Products Pvt. Ltd.)
  Jun 2025 – Jun 2025

  Assisted in quality assurance and food safety activities. Supported quality documentation and SOP compliance. Gained exposure to food safety standards and quality systems.

• Sustainability & Project Development Associate
  Renewify Consulting Pvt. Ltd
  Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

  Assisted in sustainability-focused projects and research. Prepared reports and project documentation. Supported project planning and stakeholder coordination.

• HR Administrator
  Pawzz Foundation

  Assisted in recruitment activities including candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and follow-up communication. Supported onboarding processes by maintaining employee and volunteer records and documentation. Coordinated internal communication and managed administrative documentation, data entry, record-keeping, reports, and databases using digital tools and spreadsheets.

• Research Assistant
  Lakshya – Society for Social and Environmental Development · Uttar Pradesh

  Conducted field research and data collection for tourism and sustainable development projects. Assisted in preparing village profiles, project reports, and research documentation based on collected data. Performed data analysis and compiled findings to support project planning and development initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
  Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Pune
  Biotechnology · 2023 – 2027
• Senior Secondary Education
  Bedi International School
  2020 – 2021
• Secondary Education
  Bedi International School
  2018 – 2019

Skills

• Data Analysis <3 months
• Report Writing <3 months
• Recruitment <3 months
• Food Safety 3 to 6 months
• Quality Assurance <3 months
• Cell Culture <3 months
• Elisa <3 months
• DNA Extraction <3 months
• Onboarding <3 months
• Research <3 months
• Project Coordination <3 months
• Quality control <3 months
• Record Keeping <3 months
• Documentation <3 months
• PCR <3 months
• SOP Documentation <3 months
• Laboratory Operations <3 months
• HACCP <3 months
• GMP <3 months
• Screening <3 months
• Microbiological Testing <3 months
• Aseptic techniques <3 months
• Media Preparation <3 months
• Microbial Analysis <3 months
• Gel electrophoresis <3 months

Tools / apps / platforms

• Canva <3 months
• Google Workspace software <3 months
• Microsoft Excel <3 months
• Microsoft PowerPoint <3 months
• Microsoft Word <3 months

Languages

• English Speak
• Hindi Speak
• German Speak

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Sports Secretary

  Coordinated sports events and student participation activities, managed communication between students, faculty, and organizing committees, and supported planning and execution of institutional events.