GERARD VIZCARRA
Sustainability Internship
New York,NY
Summary
Reliable Intern studying Sustainability in Urban Environment seeks an internship opportunity to expand skills and gain valuable real-world experience. Highly motivated and experienced professional with strong chemical, mathematical, analytical and creative skills. Experience with broad range of product evaluation, laboratory equipment, technical procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Technician
Takasago International Corporation
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Worked under direct supervision of a, Flavor Chemist
- Researched, developed, improved, compounded and revised natural and/or artificial flavors
- Created Reaction flavors for meat and plant based proteins
- Assisted in the development of the flavor library
- Setup new and old flavors for evaluation
- Setup and participated on raw material evaluation
- Ran Sensory Panels for various flavor work
- Involved in creation, development and maintenance of flavor library
- Involved in Quality Control analysis (i.e
- Flash point, specific gravity and IR)
Perfumer’s Technician
Firmenich, Inc
08.2010 - 12.2018
- Assist in creation of new and innovative fragrance including concepting, shipping and applications
- Assist in the development of fragrance and other applications such as lotions, anti-bacterial hand soap, body spray, and body wash
- Surpassed team productivity goals in creating and processing 75-100 samples per day
- Use proprietary inventory management system to track samples
Senior Lab Technician
Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
10.2005 - 12.2009
- Worked under the direct supervision of certified senior flavor chemist on various projects from product development to flavor duplication
- Developed flavors for carbonated, alcoholic, milk, soy, juice and energy beverages
- Developed and improved flavors for English muffins, cookie dough, and cough syrups
- Assisted in research and development of flavor modulation
- Assisted in the development of diacetyl free butter flavors
- Quality Control work in flavor production
Research Teaching Specialist
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School
07.2002 - 09.2005
- Under the direction of Principal Investigator, performed technical research in a highly specialized laboratory
- Performed various research and clinical technical operations and assisted in conducting specialized research for particular phase of a project
- Assisted in the conducting of a continuous program of research and development regarding the analytical and instrumentation functions of the laboratory
- Recruited subjects and performed psychological assessments
Education
Sustainability in Urban Environment
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY 09.2021 - Current
B.S - Biology
Rutgers University
Skills
Research
Database searches
Specimen handling
Inventory and supply management
Lab operations
Research and analysis
Conducting assays
Specimen and sample preparation
Equipment management
Running experiments
Clinical research
Experimental design
Lab safety
Documentation abilities
Timeline
Sustainability in Urban Environment
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
09.2021 - Current
Lab Technician
Takasago International Corporation
12.2018 - 06.2020
Perfumer’s Technician
Firmenich, Inc
08.2010 - 12.2018
Senior Lab Technician
Kerry Ingredients and Flavors
10.2005 - 12.2009
Research Teaching Specialist
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School
07.2002 - 09.2005
B.S - Biology
Rutgers University