Profile summary:
Experienced food technologist specializing in Research, new product development, data analysis, report making, product development, quality assurance, and process optimization. Proven expertise in managing research projects, experimental design, problem solving, and KPI tracking, with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting commercial objectives..
Work Experience :
Analytical Chemistry Associate/Scientist
2021-01-10 - 2021-05-14
● Conducted proximate analysis, honey testing, fat analysis, analysis of dairy products (using Gerber apparatus, titratable acidity, adulteration tests).
● Used Instruments such as Furnace oven; Freeze dryer; Vacuum oven drier; Viscometry and Texture analyser.
● Worked on shelf-life analysis and tested food under controlled conditions (RH, temperature, pH).
● Enhanced oil absorption reduction in frying processes, improving product yield.
● Led a project for Olam Cocoa, optimizing cocoa powder packaging under controlled conditions.
● Worked on ISO-17025:2017 compliance and sensory testing of foods.
Research Associate
2022-10-31 - 2023-01-27
● Conducted research on Kansui’s temperature effects on noodle dough rheology.
● Drafted a review report contributing to the understanding of noodle dough properties.
● Helped streamline the research process, cutting research time by 10% through effective data handling.
Chemical Research Associate/Scientist
2023-01-31 - Presently working
● Led the NPD team for developing turmeric latte-flavoured probiotic yogurt and premix from the prototype stage, gluten-free pasta, and analysis of commodity products such as saffron, shilajit, lakadong turmeric, etc. using instruments like spectrophotometer, flame photometer, AAS, HPLC, Soxhlet and Kjeldahl.
● Implemented HACCP and carried out quality assurance for food product testing, including turmeric, saffron, nuts, and dried fruits.
● Implementation of government schemes and policies related to farmers welfare and food processing.
● Preparation and review of SOPs, customer reports.
● Performed data analysis using Advanced Excel to evaluate quality parameters.
● Increased product testing efficiency by 15% through improved data analysis methodologies.
