R&D Technician
Resume:
Rebecca Saffron
215-***-**** / ***********@*****.*** / Marlton, NJ
Education
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ
o Bachelor’s in Biology – 9/2015
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
o Introduction to Food Science – 8/2017
o Acidified Foods, Thermal/Aseptic Processing and Packaging, Certification Course – 2/2018 Professional Experience
R&D Technician, Fillings & Decors
Puratos Corp. – Pennsauken, NJ
July 2016-Present
Product development:
o Support development of new products, from concept to commercialization, for customer projects and marketing initiatives.
o Formulate, create bench-top prototypes, and observe scale-up process.
Adaptation of existing formulas:
o Offer suggestions to improve formulas and support efforts to optimize existing products
(alternate suppliers, SKU reduction).
o Propose and create lab-scale preparations of formula modifications relevant to increasing their value (clean label, cost reduction, performance improvement).
Build expertise and network in area of specialty: o Continually build expertise in product range through training and hands-on experience. o Build an active network with suppliers of raw materials, equipment vendors, and employees in other departments.
Management of the R&D lab:
o Manage the regular calibration of lab equipment. o 5S captain on team, responsible for lab organization.
Research and knowledge share:
o Work with ingredient suppliers to test new and innovative raw materials. o Continue education and training across multiple product categories. o Support quality by leading regular food science trainings to share knowledge. o Organize outreach in community with school programs and workshops. QA/QC Lab Technician
HP Hood, LLC (Penn Maid) –Philadelphia, PA
November 2015-July 2016
Performed laboratory testing to meet GMP standards and FDA requirements.
Performed physical, biological, chemical, organoleptic, and shelf-life testing.
Verified that plant equipment meets sanitation requirements prior to production start-up by performing proper swabbing.
Identified non-conforming product, properly windowed and labeled affected product, and issued hold reports at the time of hold from affected units where applicable.
*References and research experience available upon request.
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