EMRE MERTOL
Clearfield,UT
Summary
Dedicated food industry professional with 3.5 years of experience spanning product development (R&D) and quality control, primarily within the dairy and snack sectors. Successfully contributed to the end-to-end commercialization of the "Yoggies" snack line at Cibo Vita. Proven expertise in dairy chemistry from Lactalis and a strong foundation in food safety and formulation. Eager to leverage R&D insights and QC precision to support Chobani’s innovative product pipeline.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Lab Technician
YaYa Foods USA
Ogden, Utah
02.2026 - Current
- Conduct analytical testing for oat milk and protein-based beverages, including pH, viscosity, and stability analysis
- Monitor and support formulation processes to ensure product consistency, quality, and performance
- Evaluate ingredient interactions (e.g., plant-based proteins, stabilizers, emulsifiers) to optimize texture and shelf stability
- Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and quality standards in a manufacturing environment
- Document test results and provide data-driven insights to improve formulations
R&D Lab Technician
Cibo Vita
Totowa, New Jersey
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated directly with the R&D Manager in a high-impact team to design, formulate, and optimize new snack product platforms.
- Managed intensive bench-top trials, refining formulations for taste, texture, and shelf-stability.
- Translated laboratory formulations into large-scale production (Commercialization), ensuring product integrity during scale-up.
- Identified and sourced key ingredients, stabilizers, and flavorings to achieve project nutritional and cost targets.
- Maintained meticulous documentation of experimental designs, data collection, and final product specifications.
QC Lab Technician
Lactalis Cheese
Izmir, Turkey
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Performed microbiological and chemical analysis of dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese)
- Ensured compliance with food safety, GMP, and HACCP standards
- Identified quality deviations and supported root cause analysis
- Partnered with production teams to maintain product consistency and quality
- Generated and maintained detailed laboratory reports and documentation
Education
Associate of Science - Food Technology
Ege University
Izmir, Turkey06-2019
Skills
- Product Development: Formulation, Bench-top Trials, Ingredient Optimization, Product Scaling, Commercialization
- Laboratory Skills: HPLC/GC Support, pH, Titration, Brix, Microbiological Testing, Sensory Analysis
- Dairy Expertise: Cultured Dairy Analysis, Yogurt-based Snacks, Dairy Chemistry
- Compliance: FDA Regulations, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety Standards
- Soft Skills: Agile Project Management, Collaborative Team Player, Adaptability in Fast-paced Environments
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
QC Lab Technician
YaYa Foods USA
02.2026 - Current
R&D Lab Technician
Cibo Vita
12.2022 - 01.2024
QC Lab Technician
Lactalis Cheese
04.2020 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Food Technology
Ege University