Sahar Zaidi

Ph.D. Biotechnologist with over 7 years of hands-on bench research experience in molecular microbiology, immunoassay-based protein detection (ELISA), cell culture, and biofilm biology, backed by a strong publication record and demonstrated scientific writing ability. Skilled at designing and troubleshooting complex experiments, interpreting biomedical data, and communicating findings clearly to both scientific and non-specialist audiences.

Seeking to apply this deep bench-level expertise and scientific communication skill set to a Product Manager role supporting antibody and immunoassay portfolios, bridging laboratory research with market-facing technical strategy.

Independent Researcher — Scientific Writing & Bioinformatics - Independent - New Delhi, India

(2023-01)

• Developed scientific content including literature reviews, research summaries, and manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Interpreted and synthesized complex biomedical data into clear, structured scientific writing; edited and proofread manuscripts for clarity, accuracy, and journal compliance.
• Practiced NGS data analysis (read alignment, variant calling, annotation) using Galaxy, BLAST, and KEGG pathway tools; developed basic Python scripts for biological data handling.
• Completed hands-on training in Human/Cancer Cell Culture Techniques and MTT Assay (ICSCCB, New Delhi, Oct 2025) and a Next-Gen Sequencing & Multi-Omics Data Analysis internship (Aug 2025).

Ph.D. Researcher, Biotechnology - Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, AMU - New Delhi, India

(2017-01 - 2023-12)

• Led doctoral research on the role of the mltG gene in S. mutans pathogenesis and dental caries formation, combining in vivo animal models with proteomic analysis to identify therapeutic targets.
• Designed and validated ELISA, SDS-PAGE, and UV/Vis-based protein quantification workflows to characterize bacterial protein expression under stress conditions.
• Engineered gene knockout and knock-in bacterial strains (including fluorescent-tagged constructs) to study virulence mechanisms.
• Performed antibiotic resistance screening and antibacterial/antibiofilm efficacy testing of novel agents, generating comparative data used to identify lead candidates.
• Conducted animal work including intraperitoneal injection, oral gavage, dissection, and organ/tissue isolation (Wistar rats, BL6 mice) for downstream molecular and gene-expression analysis.
• Authored 9 peer-reviewed publications and presented research at national and international conferences.

M.Sc. Biotechnology (Research Project) - Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, AMU - New Delhi, India

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Conducted a comparative study on photodynamic inactivation of bacterial biofilms using phenothiazinium dyes, evaluating antibacterial and antibiofilm efficacy across Gram-positive and Gram-negative species.

Ph.D. - Biotechnology - Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, AMU (2017-01 - 2023-12)

M.Sc. - Biotechnology - Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, AMU (2014-01 - 2016-12)

B.Sc. - Chemistry - Department of Chemistry, AMU (2012-01 - 2014-12)