Food science laboratory technician

Samira Hamiss

** *********** ******, **** ******, NJ, 07052

862-***-**** ******.******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science GPA: 3.63 2008-2012

Concentration: Management Minor: Business

University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic Fall 2011

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

- Product development

- Color, crush strength, hardness, impact resistance,stability & strength testing

- Tableting, emulsions, flavoring, PH testing

- Auditing, batch record review and documentation

- Labeling & FDA compliance

- Regulatory packaging, QA/QC

- GMP, Inspection & packaging

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mondelez International Whippany, NJ

Lab Technician – Global Gum Innovation R&D team July 2012 – May 2014

• Analytical testing of moisture levels, density measurements, hardness, viscosity, etc.

• Conduct product stability testing using chambers simulating different environments & humidity

• Collaborate with scientists on creating samples with different levels of sweetness

hardness/softness, different flavors and colors

• Evaluate the properties of different ingredients and how they behave with other ingredients when

combined

• Assist scientists in developing innovative products and with improving existing products

• Adjust formulations to test color, texture, crunchiness, hardness, softness and etc.

• Carry out stability studies of products to measure projected aging

• Prepare prototypes within GMP compliance for panel testing by colleagues

• Prepare summary reports of compiled analytical testing and stability data for each product

• Perform research and development of products based on consumer insight and feedback

Garden State Nutritional, VitaQuest West Caldwell, NJ

Research & Development Intern Jan 2011 – Sept 2011

• Developed supplement sample batches of powdered beverages, gelatin capsules and tablets

• Created pilot samples, and analyzed physical properties of each product

• Analyzed properties of lab samples (PH, hardness, density, etc.)

• Conducted sensory tasting evaluation of manufactured products to determine suitability

• Trained by regulatory affairs on rules and regulations such as product labeling, etc.

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

Peer Leader \ Computer Lab Technician 2010 - 2011

• Created educational programs for 120+ incoming freshman

and managed their computer lab usage.

Facility Assistant 2009 - 2011

• Supervised work order completion for a facility housing of

150+ students.

SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Technical & Language: Microsoft Office, Windows, Macintosh, and Fluent in Hausa

Certifications: ServSafe Certified

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