Experienced Scientist

Marley E. Loncar

*** ******** ****

New Brighton, PA 15066

Phone: 724-***-****

Email: *********@*******.***

EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

Heinz North America- Productivity September 2011-August 2013

• Resolved ingredient supply chain emergencies that threatened to impact Heinz

North America production

o Qualified solution for discontinued turkey seasoning in Smart Ones

Stuffed Turkey Breast meal while ensuring no impact to sensory, Weight

Watcher points, or cost of goods and ensuring continued Production

o Delivered a cleaner ingredient statement, improved cost of goods ($77K),

and ensured no impact to Production, sensory or Weight Watcher points

while troubleshooting a discontinued ingredient for Smart Ones Tuna

Noodle Au Gratin

o Reformulated Delimex SKUs which resulted in removal of an artificial

color and tree nut allergen without affecting cost or sensory attributes

• Identified and executed ingredient saving opportunities that resulted in over

$300K savings

• Contributed nutrition insight to Heinz North America’s monthly nutrition

newsletter

• Performed cook prep validations on Smart Ones finished products to ensure safe

internal temperatures and product sensory attributes were met

• Lead product cuttings with cross functional team members to determine project

direction

• Supported system updates for Brand Maintenance issues

o Communicated with suppliers to acquire up to date documentation for raw

materials and finished good labeling

Microbiology Technician

HVL/Douglas Laboratories July 2009 – September 2011

• Proficient with microbiology testing including: cell enumeration, gluten testing,

irradiation and aflatoxin screening, and environmental air sampling

• Proficient with internal LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

software for receiving, entering data, and releasing raw materials and finished

products from microbiological testing

• Familiar with standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on AOAC and USP

methods

• Practical understanding of and adherence to all applicable GLP, ISO, OSHA, and

EPA regulations

• Experienced with internal auditing of the analytical and microbiology

laboratories, including their SOPs to maintain ISO 17025 and 9001 accreditation

United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Summer 2005, 2007, & 2008

Non-Profit Organization

• Processed accounting and fundraising data for CEO and other senior management

• Coordinated the management of multiple fundraisers that resulted in more than

$100,000 raised for the organization

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

• Proficient with Kintera-Nonprofit marketing software, which provides solutions

for Fundraising software and Donor Management

• Familiar with Heinz internal computer systems including: Viper- provides nutrient

analysis for food labeling and food items including raw materials and finished

products; BPCS-provides cost analysis, supply chain applications including

inventory management and forecasting, and production scheduling

EDUCATION

New York Chiropractic College

Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition December 2012

Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science in Biology December 2008

REFERENCES:

• Available upon request

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