Natasha Sloniker
Co President of FSHN Graduate Student Association at Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) certified
Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human NutritionDec, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co President of FSHN Graduate Student Association
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Michigan State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Present
Teaching Assistant for Food Safety and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program Course and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Training and Certification Course
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Teaching Assistant for Food Microbiology course-First point of contact for students to address their concerns, questions-Assisted with exams; set up online exams on D2L platform-Prepared the assessment outcome reports-Conducted lectures on Zoom
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
Assisted in researching the quantification and redistribution of Salmonella during simulated commercial production of diced tomatoes
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Mondelēz International
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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RDQI Global Biscuit Productivity Intern
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Evan Turek Memorial IFT+ Intern Evan Turek Memorial IFT+ Intern
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MSU IFTSA & Mars Product Development Team Member
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Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
-The team placed third in the finals at the annual IFT competition in Chicago, out of the 23 Universities that submitted -Team members formulated the product using factors such as flavor, texture, shape, portion control, sugar reduction, and standards of identity
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President of MSU Food Science Club
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May 2017 - May 2018
- Engage students with the food industry through a variety of professional and social events- Maintain professional connections with MSU faculty, industry leaders, and community members- Work as a team with other Executive Board members to best accomplish shared responsibilities
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Undergraduate Learning Assistant
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
- Guided students through the Introduction to Food Science Course- Held exam review sessions
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Undergraduate Viticulture Research Assistant
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
- Performed a CANR undergraduate research project on the diversification of the microbial community on grape clusters throughout the growth season, relating to sour rot in cool climates- Conducted in-field tests, and performing multiple analytical laboratory procedures, including: Brix, pH, Titratable Acidity and Polyphenol extraction on research grapes and grape vines from both the MSU Horticulture Farm, and the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center- Assisting with a research project measuring tannin and anthocyanin levels of hybrid grape varieties from Michigan Show less
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Agriculture Future of America
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Attendee
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2017 - 2017
- Selected attendee of the AFA Food Institute - Engaged in round table discussions and panel discussions - Toured multiple facilities in the Chicago area - Selected attendee of the AFA Food Institute - Engaged in round table discussions and panel discussions - Toured multiple facilities in the Chicago area
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E. & J. Gallo Winery
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Assurance Operations Support Lab Intern
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May 2016 - Nov 2016
- Performed aseptic membrane filtration analysis of wine samples using vacuum filtration - Identified microorganisms on wine sample plates through plate reading, catalase test, and gram stain - Verification of organism species: yeast, malolactic bacteria, and non-lactic bacteria - Entered all results into the laboratory information managements system - Prepared Tomato Juice Media using MediaClave-10 and MediaJet and performed media control procedures - Collected aseptic samples for bottling approvals from wine tanks, plated these samples with vacuum filtration, read the plates on two and four day reads, approved samples for bottling if in specification - Did preparation for and administered plate reading proficiency test to laboratory personnel by creating countable control test plates though a spot plating technique with prepared overnight cultures - Practiced safe work habits, maintained correct personal protective equipment, and followed GMP guidelines for clothing in GMP compliant zones - Gained laboratory experience in a fast paced 24/7, large production facility Show less
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Undergraduate Food Safety Research Assistant
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
- Assisted in the research of the quantification and redistribution of Salmonella during simulated commercial production of red leaf lettuce and cilantro - Made a variety of broths and pipetted them into test tubes with automatic pipette- Transferred broth from sample lettuce bags into test tubes for testing of Salmonella level - Assisted on Genequence to determine Salmonella transfer level in water during processing
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Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment Freshman Mentor
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Apr 2015 - May 2016
- Assigned 5 students to guide through transitioning into college- Planned events for 100+ first year RISE students- Part of a team of 15 peer mentors- Available for formal and informal interaction with students in RISE program- Be familiar with all University resources - Maintained weekly office hours
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Student Attendee
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Orlando Science Behind the Scenes - Toured facilities of Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove Orlando Science Behind the Scenes - Toured facilities of Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove
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Education
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2014 - 2018
Michigan State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Food Science
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