Felicia Omoya
Queens,NY
Summary
Experienced R&D technician with a background in beverage formulation, product development, and ingredient analysis. Skilled in bench-scale development, stability testing, and managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments while maintaining accurate records.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Product Development Technician
PepsiCo
Valhalla, New York
08.2025 - Current
- Support beverage formulation and bench-scale development, aligning products with target profiles
- Perform weigh-outs and batching for prototype testing
- Set up and run stability testing to evaluate product performance
- Assist with pilot plant trials and scale-up preparation for lab-to-production transition
- Troubleshoot lab and formulation issues to keep work running smoothly
- Supported sugar reduction initiatives and AOP 2025 through targeted formulation and lab testing
- Analyze color fading in Major Melon Malaysia through targeted testing
R&D Technician – Interfacial Science
PepsiCo
Valhalla, New York
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Batched beverage samples for testing and evaluation
- Tested natural preservatives (Rowan berry, Reb M) for solubility and formulation use
- Prepared emulsions and performed stability testing to assess separation
Research Laboratory Technician
Institute for Clinical Pharmacodynamics
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared samples and operated HPLC and chromatography systems to analyze drug levels and stability.
- Conducted microbial testing to ensure reliability of drug studies.
- Maintained detailed records and followed standard procedures for consistency and quality.
- Facilitated daily lab operations and resolved technical issues.
Research Assistant
Hartwick College
Oneonta
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Led JCAD research support through experiment execution, literature review, and meticulous lab record maintenance to ensure research integrity.
- Engineered yeast strains for antimicrobial peptide (AMP) production, contributing to advancements in genetic engineering.
- Supported lab courses by setting up workstations, organizing materials, and assisting students in practical applications during teaching and research labs.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Biology
Hartwick College
Oneonta05-2023
Skills
- Beverage Formulation & Batching
- Pilot Plant & Scale-Up Support
- Stability Testing
- Emulsion Preparation
- Solubility Testing
- Data Analysis (Excel)
Timeline
Sr. Product Development Technician
PepsiCo
08.2025 - Current
R&D Technician – Interfacial Science
PepsiCo
07.2024 - 08.2025
Research Laboratory Technician
Institute for Clinical Pharmacodynamics
06.2023 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
Hartwick College
06.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - Biology
Hartwick College