How should a life sciences graduate in India quantify lab and research experience on a consulting resume?

Quantify outcomes, not techniques. Listing PCR or ELISA training tells a recruiter nothing. What they need is evidence of scientific thinking translated into measurable impact.

• Weak: 'Trained in PCR, ELISA, and cell culture.' Strong: 'Developed a cytotoxicity assay that improved lab workflow efficiency by 40% and cut turnaround by two days.'
• Every lab bullet should answer: what was the quantifiable outcome? Time saved, cost reduced, accuracy improved, state the number.
• The framing to build: a scientist who understands how pharma and biotech companies work and can translate that into business decisions. Technical depth is the hardest thing to teach, it is the competitive advantage.