Aaron Smith
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Young professional with over 5 years of proven experience in efficient and productive laboratory work in an industry that demands fast turnover, with a focus on meeting company goals and targets. A team-oriented progressive with a drive for accumulating technical skillsets transferable to multiple industries and walks of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Analytical Microbiological Specialist
Molson Coors
Milwaukee, WI
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Oversaw the analytical, micro, and sensorial portions of the fermentation, aging, and package and release processes to confirm the integrity of cider beer products that routinely met company standards
- Recorded analytical and microbial data physically and digitally daily for multiple teams to ensure mechanical and numerical specs were within range
- Conducted a variety of quality testing (environmental swabbing, microbial plating, analytical + taste checks) on newly installed cider tanks and production lines to ensure streamlined efficiency and integrity of beer product
- Started and maintained several propagations of both familiar and newly introduced craft beers, ensuring successful fermentation and resulting in quality end product.
Analytical Microbiological Specialist
MillerCoors
Eden, NC
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Utilized several microbiological, sensorial, swabbing, and instrumentation techniques to ensure quality of beer products per company, FDA, and EPA standards for a 7.1 million-barrel facility
- Utilized GC, PCR, HPLC, inoculation, incubation, titration, and microscopy instrumentation to collect extensive data on the fermentation status of yeast generations for all brews to ensure brewery and corporate standards were met before moving downstream to the aging process
- Investigated sources of fault for conflicting data models critical to decisions made towards the integrity of beer products, leading to RTFT analytical scores beyond the 80% target
- Maintained quality of end beer product via periodic analytical checks that led to a low of 12.7% for consumer complaints, a number nearly half the target amount (22.4%).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
High Point University
High Point, NC05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Data Analysis & Documentation
- Sterile Technique
- High-Performance realtime PCR via Roche LightCycler
- Aerobic/Anaerobic Micro Plating Other Sample Preperation
Personal Projects
YouTube Channel
Currently operating a YouTube channel with over 1M views focused on game theory, particularly theories on a game called Genshin Impact. Requires dedicated research into a multitude of topics ranging from religion, politics, and mythology. Need to be able to condense research into a well-written script that translates into a palatable, entertaining video. Editing currently with Adobe Premiere Pro.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Analytical Microbiological Specialist
Molson Coors
10.2017 - 04.2020
Analytical Microbiological Specialist
MillerCoors
07.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
High Point University