Jack Weinberg
Corvallis
Summary
Experienced with conducting in-depth research and data analysis. Utilizes advanced methodologies and techniques to support research projects. Supports the development of sustainable seafood production and protein recovery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University
06.2025 - Current
- Designed experimental plan for masters thesis work testing the stabilization of unwashed fish mince.
- Produced stabilized minced fish products using an alkaline pH shift at the pilot scale.
- Wrote a scoping literature review detailing the production and stabilization of minced fish products.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University, Dr. Qingyang Wang
Corvallis, OR
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Optimized growth of R. Oligosporus to maximize viable single cell protein production.
- Tested agricultural byproducts such as potato peels and spent grain as a growth medium for mycelial protein.
- Refined methods for measuring total and soluble single cell protein.
Oregon State Seafood Lab Branch Research Internship
Oregon State Seafood Lab
Astoria, OR
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and tested Pacific whiting functional mince with protein assays such as surface hydrophobicity, salt soluble protein and sulfhydryl concentration.
- Performed shelf life study on farmed Atlantic salmon for Pacific Seafood providing microbial, sensory and chemical analysis.
- Presented research in a student competition at Pacific Fisheries Technologist annual conference in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University, Dr. Michael Penner
Corvallis, OR
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed protein isolate from fish byproducts that has industrial use.
- Analyzed scientific data and designing future experiments.
- Ran acid-base titrations and measured protein concentration using Bradford Protein Assay.
Quality Assurance Technician
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Tualatin, Oregon
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensured safety and quality throughout the production of kombucha.
- Constantly monitored the finished product and process control documents.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for the usage of different QA tools for other employees to reference.
- Managed product holds and provided corrective action for glass break incidents in the bottling line.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science And Technology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology, Minor: Chemistry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon06-2025
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedure Writing
- Food Safety Auditing
- Basic Microsoft Office Knowledge
- HACCP and PCQI Certified
- Academic research
- Literature reviews
- Quantitative analysis
- Presentation skills
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University
06.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University, Dr. Qingyang Wang
09.2024 - 06.2025
Oregon State Seafood Lab Branch Research Internship
Oregon State Seafood Lab
06.2024 - 09.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Oregon State University, Dr. Michael Penner
02.2023 - 06.2024
Quality Assurance Technician
Brew Dr. Kombucha
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Food Science And Technology
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Technology, Minor: Chemistry
Oregon State University