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West Haven, Ct, Us

West Haven, Connecticut, United States

Design and fabrication of encapsulation matrices for fat-soluble vitamins and hydrophobic nutraceuticals via spray-drying and fluid bed processingDrive development of new spray-dried products for nutrition and supplementation from conception and benchtop through pilot and commercializationResponsible for execution of R&D KPIs in cross-functional projects involving quality, procurement, strategic development

Valhalla, New York

Stevia and functional ingredient research, development of novel delivery systems for varied sweetener prototypesEncapsulation efficacy of food-grade coatings systemsScale-up and commercialization of combined liquid sweetener/flavor systemSolubility enhancement via spray-dryingQuantification of key analytes by HPLC and UV-Vis

Valhalla, Ny

• Support development of new PepsiCo technology by performing a high volume of experimental trials and subsequent analysis to establish data-driven justification for stevia glycoside patent submission• Incorporate additional flavors and sweeteners into liquid stevia blend to minimize pack-outs and simplify the batching process at bottling plants• Assess various foils for corrosion propensity from VOCs

Valhalla, Ny

• Assisted development and performed bench-scale trials of highly concentrated liquid stevia system – supported the systematic assessment of glycoside blends at various concentrations, produced pilot samples and carried out evaluation of chemical and physical stability• Conducted comprehensive sensory assessment of a high volume of stevia glycosides and glycoside blends from different raw material suppliers to support multisourcing aims

Valhalla, Ny

R&D Laboratory Technician—Beverage Applications Prepared batches of stevia glycosides in buffer and various beverage matrices for physical and sensory evaluation Batched vegetable and dairy protein-based beverage formulations, including homogenization and pasteurization procedures, as needed. Prepared and ran samples for spray-drying (Buchi B-290 spray-dryer), collected samples and performed upkeep – cleaning, nitrogen tank replacement, filter upkeep Performed analytical measurements of protein solutions, including centrifugation, viscosity analysis, pH, degree hydrolysis, colorimetry, and visual assessments (to check for syneresis, flocculation and/or phase separation) Screened microemulsion formulations to assess thermodynamic stability and organoleptic properties for potential use in beverage systems Analyzed physical characteristics of microemulsion samples—opacity, particle size, physical separation Participated in preliminary tastings of stable microemulsions to determine which samples possessed sufficiently appealing flavor profiles to warrant further research Coordinated and hosted tastings of control and aging-accelerated samples and analyzed data for trends. Performed general laboratory maintenance, including cleaning benchtops and glassware, and ensuring frequently used items were re-ordered from the appropriate vendors Performed routine cleaning and maintenance of processing equipment—pasteurizer and homogenizers—as needed Logged experimental data into ELN for appropriate documentation

Master Of Science - Ms, Biochemistry

Research: ligation, purification, and in-vitro transcription of single-stranded oligonucleotides to be used as RNA expression templates.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry