Alexander Ramirez-Icaza
Louisville,KY
Summary
Chemistry student and business founder with experience in research, product development, and hands-on science education. Currently building R-I Flavoring LLC while attending Bellarmine University and working part-time at Texas Roadhouse. Seeking an MBA to strengthen business and leadership skills and grow a company grounded in science and education.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
R-I Flavoring LLC
03.2026 - Current
- Founded research and development business specializing in flavor and aroma formulation and educational laboratory materials.
- Executed small-batch formulation and analytical work, ensuring quality control to support successful product development.
- Develop and prepare Olfactory laboratory kits for Bellarmine University Biology department.
Laboratory Technician Assistant and Student Researcher / Student Worker
Amgen Biotech Experience Kentucky
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared laboratory activities for science education and hands-on learning through Kentucky program.
- Designed and conducted soda formulation labs to educate students on soda formulation laboratory activities introducing students to dilution, formulation, and sensory perception.
- Developed flavor stock solutions to enhance teaching materials and support effective laboratory instruction.
Meat Cutter
Texas Roadhouse
06.2025 - Current
- Cleaned, cut, and prepared 700+ pounds of meat daily during peak service to ensure efficient restaurant operations.
- Advanced to meat cutter after developing skills in to-go service and kitchen operations.
- Worked part-time in various roles
Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Research
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted research on chalcone synthesis and organic molecules for capturing aldehydes in breath analysis.
- Established R-I Flavoring LLC to create unique flavor products. and defined flavoring product vision.
- Developed flavor formulations and led product testing for R-I Flavoring LLC, ensuring quality and consumer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY 08.2023 - 10.2026
Skills
- Instrumental chemical analysis
- Analytical chemistry
- Data analysis
- Solution formulation
- Research documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Flavor formulation
- Project management
- Business development
- Quality control
- Flavor chemistry
- Ethics and integrity
Conference Acceptance
- Flavor laboratory poster board presentation accepted for November 2026, KSTA conference
Timeline
Founder
R-I Flavoring LLC
03.2026 - Current
Laboratory Technician Assistant and Student Researcher / Student Worker
Amgen Biotech Experience Kentucky
07.2025 - Current
Meat Cutter
Texas Roadhouse
06.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Research
Bellarmine University
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Bellarmine University
08.2023 - 10.2026