Erik Bauer, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

Eau Claire, Wi, Us

Wisconsin, United States

I manage the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute (KHNI). This involves providing and supporting content creation in the form of articles, webinars, and videos promoting science focused thought leadership in the areas of health, nutrition and sustainability. I also lead nutrition support for Kerry North America. I provide training, support, and thought leadership to RD&A and commercial teams with guidance on nutrition science, insights and trends during ideation, developmental, and implementation.

Wisconsin, United States

-Manage technical application of Kerry’s BC30 Probiotic and Wellmune beta-glucan portfolios. This included managing customers, account managers, internal Kerry scientists, and others on specific process implementation of probiotic and beta-glucan ingredients.-Led science and technical education/training discussions and presentations (on-site and virtually) on BC30 Probiotic and Wellmune beta-glucan for customers.- Led technical/science education presentations to large audiences at tradeshows and conferences nationally and internationally on BC30 Probiotic and Wellmune beta-glucan.-Lead training for Global Kerry teams (Sales, Business Development, R&D, etc.) for new and existing employees on how to work with and sell the BC30 Probiotic and Wellmune.- Business, Product, and project management for postbiotic sold into the EU Infant Market. Lead cross-functional and cross-departmental teams to successfully execute customer requests, fulfill orders, lead investigations, etc.

Rochester, Minnesota

• Manage Process Science Laboratory and a team of scientists containing five direct reports.• Coordinated/Led projects focused on improvement of yields and cost savings through innovative process/product development and optimization on upstream bacterial fermentation systems as well as downstream processing (evaporation, spray drying, etc).• Close collaboration with Business Development and R&D groups to promote/develop/produce new product lines to ensure Kerry’s competitive edge in the market.• Maintained department budget and finances.• Held weekly meetings with direct reports for project updates, performance reviews, provide guidance, assist with personal development, etc.• Created KPI document to track process improvements and production yields.• Participated in “Kerry Management Essentials” Training to implement new and innovative tools to develop team performance.

Rochester, Minnesota Area

• Manage Inoculation Laboratory with two direct reports.• Developed “On-boarding” training program/protocol for new Inoculation Lab scientists• Hold weekly meetings with direct reports for project updates, performance reviews, etc.• Develop and coordinate experiments for seed train media optimization.• Perform initial technical and feasibility assessments of prospective third party manufacturers.• Development of seed train and fermentation processes for toll manufacturing.• Work directly with third party manufacturing sites on pre-production setup, attending production trials, and conducting post-production analysis & recommendations.• This role encompasses all duties performed during scientist role (below).

Rochester, Minnesota Area

I work in the Process Technology/R&D group in partnership with relevant Engineering and Operations teams to optimize products and processes. This is achieved through a variety of continuous improvement methodologies, data collection and analysis, instrumentation & process equipment optimization, literature searches, patent reviews, bench top microbiology, pilot scale and factory trials involving fermented and spray dried multi-functional food ingredients. I lead and participate on proactive and reactive fermented ingredient product & process technology projects, coordinate product introductions & commercialization, lead and participate on innovative interdepartmental and global teams with a key focus on yield and economic improvement initiatives. I also work with Quality Control and Manufacturing to improve yield and throughput of existing products while ensuring all improvements meet the requirements of the businessSkills/Techniques:Bench top microbiology, aseptic technique, plating, transfer & culture maintenanceProcess engineering and food manufacturing equipment familiarity Analytical chemistry: HPLC, GC, mass spec, IRFamiliarization with food plant GMP & HACCPFermentation (pilot or production) equipment/activities (fermentors, spray dryers, freeze dryers, dairy/meat equipment, centrifugation, filtration, pelletizing, evaporation, sterilization, pasteurization)Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skillsAbility to set priorities, work independently, manage projects, and drive resultsSelf starter with entrepreneurial skills and experience, demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosityAbility to manage and resolve conflict keeping the best interest of the business in mindHigh ethical standards with the ability to make sound judgmentsDevelop and deliver succinct, relevant, and professional presentationsComputer and analytical skills, statistical analysis and reporting experience

Chaska, Mn

I performed microbiological testing on in-process product, final product, raw materials for routine testing, validation testing, and stability testing; communicate results through appropriate documentation and batch records, statistical analysis and trending; performed instrument maintenance; identify and report equipment and method failures; identify areas in the lab for continuous improvement. Currently, I am certified for ISO 8, 7, 6, and 5 cleanrooms. I am qualified to perform Lancefield Group identification, endotoxin testing and methods in membrane filtration bioburden.

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Testing potable and non-potable water samples for:--Total Coliforms & Escherichia coli using defined substrate media (Colilert)--Fecal Coliforms using most probable number with Colilert-18 media.Testing food products(via ELISA) for:--Listeria monocytogenes--Salmonella typhimurium --E. coli O157:H7Other Duties:Laboratory documentation and data analysisMedia and glassware preparationUse and maintenance of lab equipment including: autoclaves, pH meter, spectrophotometer, analytical balancesTraining of new microbiology internsField sampling of well water

Media and reagent preparation including: broths, slants, agar plates, specialized media, etc.Use of lab equipment including: autoclaves, pH meters, analytical balancesFunctioned as a team to setup and teardown labs for multiple classes.

Media preparation including: broths, slants, and agar platesUse of lab equipment including: autoclaves, pH meters, analytical balancesWorked independently to setup and teardown labs for multiple classes.

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Master Of Science - Ms, Food Science And Human Nutrtion, 3.81

Completed March 2020

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Microbiology, Biomedical Concentration, 3.0

Independent Undergraduate Research: Protein Expression of Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 3. --Transfection and infection of tissue.

Major, Biology

Transferred to UW-L in 2011.