Aryan Behal
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Highly motivated and detail oriented Graduate student majoring in Genetics with a minor in Microbiology, passionate about understanding the molecular basis of life and its applications in health, disease, and biotechnology. Strong foundation in genetic analysis, molecular biology techniques, and microbial physiology, supported by hands on laboratory experience and coursework. Eager to contribute to research and innovation in genomics, genetic engineering, or infectious disease studies. Committed to continuous learning, scientific integrity, and using evidence-based approaches to solve complex biological problems. serving clients, and enjoys being part of a team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor - Biology
Crimson
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2024 - 07.2024
Porter - Customer Support
Sky City
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted guests warmly and assisted with transporting luggage to and from guest rooms, lobbies, and vehicles.
- Operated hotel software systems for logging lost and found items, managing requests, and communicating with front desk staff.
- Provided valet parking services, safely operating and parking guest vehicles.
- Ensured the safe and organized storage of guest luggage and personal belongings.
- Addressed and resolved general customer complaints in a professional and timely manner.
- Delivered essential amenities to guest rooms upon request, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
Team Member
Pizza Hut
Kelston, Auckland
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered positive customer experiences during order placement and food delivery.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring financial accountability.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, following up to ensure satisfaction.
- Packaged food items efficiently, maintaining quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of all food surfaces and kitchen equipment, including refrigerators and ovens.
- Prepared pizzas according to specific customer requirements, ensuring accuracy and quality.
- Entrusted with additional responsibilities, frequently leading or covering multiple shifts.
- Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Education
Honours in Genetics - Science
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Microbiology
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12.2025
High School Diploma -
Auckland Grammar School
Auckland, NZ12.2022
Skills
- PCR
- Gel electrophoresis
- DNA/RNA extraction
- Spectrophotometry
- Aseptic technique
- Microbial culture
- Gram staining
- Serial dilution
- Restriction enzyme digestion
- Plasmid preparation
- Bacterial transformation
- Microscopy
- Staining techniques
- Pipettes
- Centrifuges
- Incubators
- Autoclaves
- BLAST
- ClustalX
- Genome browsers
- Phylogenetic tree construction
- R
- Excel
- Data visualization
- Statistical analysis
- Experiment design
- Hypothesis generation
- Troubleshooting
- Scientific literature analysis
- Experimental results interpretation
- Lab report writing
- Scientific language
- Referencing
Certification
• Class Representative in 300 level Genetics paper
• Bilton Biology Award, 11/01/25, 12/01/25
• First aid Certified - AGS
• Team member of Badminton A Reserve Team
• Worked at Community service through AGS
• Adventure Tourism course Certification from International Travel College of NZ.
• Cyber security certification at Techtorium.
• Represented the Premier Squash team in Auckland Grammar School
• Bilton Biology Award, 11/01/25, 12/01/25
• First aid Certified - AGS
• Team member of Badminton A Reserve Team
• Worked at Community service through AGS
• Adventure Tourism course Certification from International Travel College of NZ.
• Cyber security certification at Techtorium.
• Represented the Premier Squash team in Auckland Grammar School
Hobbies and Interests
- Gym
- Chess
- Badminton
- Squash
Projects
- Human DNA Analysis, Analysed personal DNA samples using molecular biology techniques, Interpreted genetic variation and experimental results with attention to ethical and data-handling considerations
- Karyotypic Analysis of Human Blood, Performed karyotype analysis to identify chromosomal structure and abnormalities, Prepared, stained, and analysed metaphase chromosome spreads
- Bacteriophage Analysis, Conducted bacteriophage experiments including phage isolation and characterisation, Performed one-step growth curve analysis to study phage replication dynamics
- One-Step Growth Experiment of Bacteriophage, Measured latent period, burst size, and phage life cycle parameters, Analysed experimental data to understand virus-host interactions
- RNAi Expression in Plants, Studied RNA interference (RNAi) mechanisms and gene silencing in plants, Analysed experimental outcomes related to gene expression regulation
- Bioinformatics Analysis of Functional Genomic Elements, Used bioinformatics tools such as 'R Studios' to identify and analyze genomic data to understand gene regulation mechanisms
References
Available on request
Skills
Proficient in PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA extraction, and spectrophotometry, Skilled in aseptic technique, microbial culture, Gram staining, and serial dilution, Experience with restriction enzyme digestion, plasmid preparation, and bacterial transformation, Familiar with microscopy (light, fluorescence), and staining techniques, Competent in using pipettes, centrifuges, incubators, and autoclaves, Use of BLAST, ClustalX, and genome browsers for sequence analysis, Familiarity with phylogenetic tree construction (UPGMA, maximum likelihood), Basic knowledge of R and Excel for data visualization and statistical analysis, Experience designing and conducting experiments, including hypothesis generation and troubleshooting, Strong ability to analyse scientific literature and interpret experimental results, Able to write lab reports and summaries using appropriate scientific language and referencing
Timeline
Tutor - Biology
Crimson
02.2024 - 07.2024
Porter - Customer Support
Sky City
01.2023 - 02.2024
Team Member
Pizza Hut
12.2021 - 08.2022
Honours in Genetics - Science
University of Otago
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Microbiology
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Auckland Grammar School