Vaibhavi Mengade

Biotechnology professional with experience in scientific publishing and advanced biological content development and quality assurance. Skilled in technical validation, LaTeX-based documentation, and editorial workflows. Hands-on exposure to molecular pathology techniques and in silico drug discovery. Published researcher with broad interests across life sciences, open to diverse opportunities spanning Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, and AI-enabled scientific publishing and STEM education.

Innodata India Pvt. Ltd. | Senior Associate – Biology

• Conducted comprehensive technical audits of Biology Q&A sets at graduate and PhD levels to ensure strict adherence to project-specific style guides
• Standardized technical content using LaTeX environments in Overleaf to maintain high-quality, professional formatting for academic publishing standards
• Validated the factual accuracy and scientific rigor of advanced biology content
• Mentored junior colleagues resolving technical doubts to facilitate consistent work contributions The Little Scientist | Subject Matter Expert – Science (Freelance)
• Develop engaging, inquiry-based, and NGSS-aligned Science content tailored for K-8 leaners (USA), focusing on sparking scientific curiosity and emphasizing real-world application
• Utilize Generative AI tools to design high-rigor academic papers (American Science Olympiad), answer keys, and assessment materials (Kahoot quizzes) to measure conceptual understanding in a virtual classroom setting
• Apply human intelligence and subject expertise to conduct a comprehensive review, provide expert commentary, and validate scientific accuracy and ensure overall academic rigor and clarity

KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. | Editorial Associate (Peer Review)

• Perform quality control and suitability assessment of new and revised manuscript submissions in line with journal scope, editorial policies, and ethical standards
• Process reviewer reports and ensure compliance with quality control and publication requirements
• Manage end-to-end communication with the commissioning editors, providing technical, workflow, and process-related support
• Monitor manuscript progress, proactively track delays, and follow up on overdue tasks to maintain workflow efficiency
• Contributed to the streamlining of editorial workflows for a newly onboarded client project, Expert Medicine Collection (T&F–EMC), while assisting team members in resolving workflow bottlenecks to ensure uninterrupted processing
• Support work allocation and load balancing across individual and shared journals to maintain 24-hour turnaround time (TAT) requirements and optimize team efficiency
• Train and onboard new joiners, assessing their work and providing constructive feedback

TUTRAIN | Subject Matter Expert – Science

• Employed AI (ChatGPT and Gemini) for lesson plans, question banks and content creation outlines
• Reviewed content to maintain accuracy, flow and standard of the content

Teach For India | Teacher at Gov. Eng. Med. School

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to students' needs in core subjects — Science, Math, English
• Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting active participation and critical thinking
• Conducted regular assessments and provided feedback to support students' academic growth and development
• Collaborated with school staff, parents, and the community to create a holistic educational experience
• Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and training programs to enhance teaching skills
• Led extracurricular activities and student clubs to encourage creativity and teamwork among students

Metropolis Healthcare | Molecular Pathology

• Performed DNA & RNA extraction from blood, plasma and FFPE tissue block samples
• Conducted PCR, gel electrophoresis, fragment and gene sequencing assays
• Analysed fragment and gene sequencing data & interpreted mutations using standard guidelines
• Observed library preparation for NGS assays
• Maintained accurate and detailed laboratory records in accordance with regulatory & company standards

MPower Energy Co. Pvt. Ltd. | Process Development Trainee

• Conducted literature review for the product development—Alkaline water and Ayurvedic beverages
• Studied legal guidelines (fssai) for product manufacturing
• Collaborated with the management team in the development of production & testing plans
• Maintained accurate records and documents related to production
• Analysed production needs & plans for improving yields by reducing costs

Agilus Diagnostics Ltd. | Lab Intern

• Studied Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Reviewed and maintained the record of patient’s data
• Executed allocated tasks within turnaround time (TAT)
• Assisted in diagnostics tests in various departments including — Serology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology, Cytogenetics, CLIA (Chemiluminescence Immunoassay), Histopathology and Cytopathology eQOURSE | Subject Matter Expert – Math & Science
• Developed digital content for K-12 Biology (CUET) & Math, and scripts for animated video lectures
• Reviewed content to maintain overall accuracy and standard of the content
• Improved technical skills (Microsoft suite, OpenBoard, OBS) to deliver recorded video lectures in line with the project guidelines

Embibe & Brainly | Subject Matter Expert – NEET

• Developed high quality, plagiarism free NEET solutions adhering strictly to the given guidelines
• Ensured on-time submissions

M.Sc. Biotechnology

B.Sc. Biotechnology