Food Scientist

• Dec 2020 - Present

Scientist

• Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

R&D Technologist

• Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

-As part of the technical service team, assisted in the successful development of chocolate/compound formulations to fulfill customer requirements in projects for cost optimization, ingredient removal/replacement, recipe matching, and application functionality. -Utilized analytical methods such as rheology, fineness, moisture and fat content in the investigation process for troubleshooting customer’s manufacturing issues. -In close collaboration with the Global Sensory team, in charge of the training, management, and conduction of a sensory evaluation panel in support of multiple projects for the R&D department. -Identified an opportunity to do research, experiment and conclude about the method employed to analyze chocolate rheology. Created a presentation to share with R&D team thus solidifying the knowledge. -Developed and set up a shelf life study on milk-based flavored fillings. Show less

QA Formula Analyst

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

-Applied scientific and engineering principles to calculate and approve daily formulas for jellies and jams based on fruit variability, line changeovers, and product compatibility. -Reviewed Daily Record Files and Weekly Chart Record Compliance. (HACCP) -Created and implemented a new procedure for checking proper setting of Sugar Free Preserves at manufacturing level based on tracking, trend identification and overall formula history analysis. -Applied scientific and engineering principles to calculate and approve daily formulas for jellies and jams based on fruit variability, line changeovers, and product compatibility. -Reviewed Daily Record Files and Weekly Chart Record Compliance. (HACCP) -Created and implemented a new procedure for checking proper setting of Sugar Free Preserves at manufacturing level based on tracking, trend identification and overall formula history analysis.

R&D Intern

• May 2014 - Dec 2015

-Responsible for making Underarm Product forms in the laboratory: gel emulsions, aerosol base concentrates and finished aerosols. Actively participated in the development of Next Generation Speed Stick Gel in 2015. -Evaluated products for characteristics such as viscosity, rheology, refractometry, and turbidity for gel emulsions. -Responsible for making Underarm Product forms in the laboratory: gel emulsions, aerosol base concentrates and finished aerosols. Actively participated in the development of Next Generation Speed Stick Gel in 2015. -Evaluated products for characteristics such as viscosity, rheology, refractometry, and turbidity for gel emulsions.

Panel leader

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

R&D Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

-Collaborated on a product development project on Duncan Hines Yellow Cake to correlate physical properties with ingredient variations on the formulation of the cake mix. -Experienced with analytical methods to measure pH, viscosity, texture, color, water activity, moisture content and specific gravity of either the cake batter or the final cake. -Collaborated on a product development project on Duncan Hines Yellow Cake to correlate physical properties with ingredient variations on the formulation of the cake mix. -Experienced with analytical methods to measure pH, viscosity, texture, color, water activity, moisture content and specific gravity of either the cake batter or the final cake.

Distribution Specialist

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2013