Experienced data driven scientist with successful track record in new product development, commercialization, and product/process optimization. Experience with retail, QSR, and industrial accounts. Skilled in Leadership, Mentoring, Sensory Evaluation, Meat, Product Development, Project Management, USDA Labeling.
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Product Development ManagerCti Foods Apr 2022 - PresentSaginaw, Tx, Us -
Senior Meat ScientistCti Foods Feb 2020 - Apr 2022Saginaw, Tx, Us -
Inventory ManagementQuillin Leather & Tack Sep 2018 - Feb 2020
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Meat ScientistCti Foods Mar 2017 - Sep 2018Saginaw, Tx, Us -
R & D TechnicianJohn Morrell & Co. Jan 2013 - Jan 2015New product development for the foodservice and petfood business lines; costing; assist in pilot plant operations. -
Associate Quality Assurance SpecialistFarmland Foods Dec 2010 - Jan 2013Develop and maintain manufacturing and customer specifications, quality-based research, train and lead sensory studies.
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Graduate Research AssistantKansas State University Jan 2009 - Jan 2011Manhattan, Ks, UsAssist faculty and graduate students with research including: needle and needle-free injection, slaughter and fabrication, instrumental color measurement, proximate analysis, sample preparation, Meats Judging team. Trained sensory panelist, color and taste. Taste panel experience with whole muscle beef, ground beef, jerky, and bacon. Plan and execute research on cull doe goat project. Assisted in judging the 2009 and 2010 Kansas Meat Processors Association Convention processed meats competitionServed as a teaching assistant for: Meat Science Lab, Introduction to Animal Science Lab, and Meat Animal Processing. Assisted in lecture as well as taught and oversaw weekly lab activities, writing of quizzes, homework and exams.Participated in and led various processing demonstrations. -
Cattle ServicesMmi Genomics Jul 2006 - May 2007Receive and prepare customer samples for laboratory testing, data analysis and reporting. Assisted lab with DNA isolation, sample archiving and general lab duties.Expansive knowledge of the science behind the products offered.
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Student Assistant IiVet. Med Aug 2002 - Jun 2004Assisted graduate student research projects with techniques including ELISA, cell culture, PCR, and cell line propagation Experience with spectrophotometer, high speed centrifuges, and other lab equipment Proficient pipetting techniques, strong lab based calculations, pH testing, and preparation of commonly used lab solutions Oversaw lab maintenance such as biohazardous waste removal, cleaned and sterilized lab equipment and work spaces including autoclaving Trained in safety with biohazardous material
Lauren Estrada Education Details
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Kansas State UniversityMeat Science -
Kansas State UniversityMeat Science -
University Of California, DavisExercise Biology; Applied Exercise Physiology
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Lauren Estrada works for Cti Foods
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Lauren Estrada's current role is Product Development Manager at CTI Foods.
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Lauren Estrada attended Kansas State University, Kansas State University, University Of California, Davis.
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