Garima Nayal

About

Final-year undergraduate student in B.Sc. Microbiology (Hons) with experience in scientific writing, copyediting, public relations, and biotechnology research support. Interested in research, publishing, and science communication, with hands-on exposure to wet lab work, academic content editing, and student leadership.

Experience

• Biotechnology Intern
  TestRight Nanosystems · Noida Sector-63
  Jun 2026 – —

  Contributed to research and development for milk quality testing and analysis using methylene reduction methods. Applied wet lab skills, tested control agents, calibrated MBRT devices, and assisted customers with machinery and new design ideas.

• Role
  Myperch (NGO)
  Jul 2024 – Jul 2024

  Supported needy children in their mental and emotional well-being through art therapy activities. Strengthened communication and soft skills.

• Role
  Aptara, PPG (Professional Publishing Group)
  Jun 2024 – Jun 2024

  Copyediting and mechanical typesetting for scientific research journals, articles and academic content. Used pre-editing applications for accessibility and developed work ethic and team management skills.

• Public Relations
  Ozone Society, UPES Dehradun · Dehradun
  Sep 2023 – Jan 2025

  Organized fests for science enthusiasts and secured sponsors. Built positive relationships and developed interpersonal skills.

• Student mentor
  Vishwa Bharati Public School · Noida
  Jul 2021 – Feb 2022

  Student Head responsible for coordination and leadership to guide students. Inaugurated an annual school debate by addressing as chairperson of the event.

Education

• BSc
  University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
  Microbiology (Hons) · Aug 2024 – Aug 2027
• High School
  Vishwa Bharati Public School
  Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science · Apr 2009 – 2023

Skills

Tools / apps / platforms

Languages

Projects

• SHODH 2024
  PCR, DNA extraction

  A collaborative 10-month project involving PhD holders, professors and students to determine early causes of cancer cells from salivary samples of patients. Included live sampling, clinical testing and research-based writing for publication in science journals.

Courses & certifications

• Generative AI Fundamentals ↗ · DataBricks AI · 2025
• Whole Genome Sequencing of Bacterial Genome - tools and application ↗ · CourseEra / Denmark Technical University · 2025

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Student Council

  Student head at Vishwa Bharati Public School; coordinated and led students and inaugurated an annual school debate as chairperson.

🎯 Hobbies & interests

• Basketball
• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Public Speaking
• Art