Product Development Scientist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Research And Development Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

Summer Intern

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

● Worked as a teacher assistant (TA) for Introduction to Food Science class ● Mentored under-graduate students (Research Assistant) ● Developed strong communication and team building skills as a RA ● Conducted chemical analysis (antioxidants and enzyme inhibition) on various varieties of leaves of hibiscus sabdariffa ● Developed functional food products in test kitchen (idealization to final product) and participated in various food product development competitions at regional and national level Show less

Internship Trainee

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

As a intern worked closely with team members of different departments to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. I assisted the lead scientist in under taking quality control measurements by conducting physio-chemical analysis on tomato paste and other products manufactured. Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews. Individually worked on waste management project from tomato paste and puree where I worked towards extraction of lycopene from tomato paste by products. Show less

Internship Trainee

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

Performed analytical testing for identifying adulterants in milk and milk products. Under supervision of mentor performed QC roles on final products to deliver project requirements and develop solutions. Gained substantial food processing knowledge by working with cross-functional teams. Worked individually by collecting and summarizing data on daily basis. Performed analytical testing for identifying adulterants in milk and milk products. Under supervision of mentor performed QC roles on final products to deliver project requirements and develop solutions. Gained substantial food processing knowledge by working with cross-functional teams. Worked individually by collecting and summarizing data on daily basis.