Aaron Baker Email & Phone Number

New Brunswick, Nj, Us

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Oral Care IS Scientist (Aug 2023 – Jan 2024)Standardized product specifications for major oral care brands (e.g., Colgate Total, Optic White), ensuring 100% compliance with GMP and GLP protocols using data integrity tools.Leveraged Python to create novel visualizations, documenting product variance across chemical and physical properties, reducing reporting errors by 15%.Innovated low-oxygen testing methods to analyze oxidation impact on raw materials, improving testing accuracy by 20%.Global Quality Scientist (Jan 2024 – Mar 2024)Streamlined workflows by developing a robust eQMS system using AODocs, improving document processing time by 30% for existing and expanding regions.Built a Python-based database harmonization tool that enhanced cross-functional data accuracy by 25%, supporting seamless integration between Quality and Procurement.Implemented an XGBoost Classifier to predict facility mock recovery failures, achieving an 80% accuracy rate in identifying potential issues using harmonized and newly integrated datasets.Fostered interdepartmental collaboration, resulting in a 15% increase in data fluency and knowledge-sharing efficiency.Personal Care Product Development Scientist (Apr 2024 – Present)Designed and executed a full factorial DOE to study molecular interactions in body washes, optimizing surfactant and preservative levels to reduce costs by 10-20% for a 2026 European product line.Mentored a Virginia Tech CMDA Capstone Team on developing unsupervised classification models using scikit-learn, advancing ingredient classification strategies.Formulated a data-driven rinse-off body wash that improved user skin feel metrics by 25%.Conducted research on organometallic aluminum-based biomarkers using FTIR and GC-MS, uncovering new insights into aluminum's odor-blocking mechanisms.

As a Fragrance Scientist, I ensured product quality and safety through advanced analytical techniques and efficient workflow management. I designed and executed fragrance oil analysis experiments using FTIR, GC, and GC-MS to validate formulations and benchmark fragrances across various production stages. I spearheaded the technology transfer of FTIR systems from Perkin Elmer to Bruker, enhancing the analytical capabilities of the fragrance team.In this role, I gained proficiency in GLP protocols by implementing proper data collection and storage practices using ELN, ensuring compliance and data integrity. Additionally, I managed the timely processing of new samples to support manufacturing needs while participating in continuous training to maintain technical expertise in GC, GC-MS, and FTIR methodologies. This experience deepened my understanding of fragrance science and reinforced my commitment to driving innovation and excellence in product development.

Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Studying humin production in the synthesis of Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from sugars under Professor Tsilomelekis.Integrating new design processes to expand on further direction in reducing production waste management concerning recycling of humins.