Kathryn Moran
Pella
Summary
Food Safety & Quality Chemist with hands on experience in auditing, product testing, compliance verification, and process evaluation in large scale food manufacturing. Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to solve problems, train employees, and support continuous improvement. Seeking to grow into a Food Safety & Regulatory role within Cargill.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety & Quality Chemist
Cargill
01.2025 - Current
- Perform compliance checks, analytical testing, and product approval to ensure finished product meets specifications.
- Analyze process data, identify trends, troubleshoot deviations, and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct daily assessments of food safety and quality systems including raw materials, calibrations, documentation, and equipment verification.
- Train new chemists, analysts, and operators in testing protocols and safety procedures.
- Complete plant wide lab safety audits and escalate issues to appropriate teams when needed.
Food & Beverage Intern
Cedar Point
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Conducted food safety audits and supported corrective actions across multiple high volume food operations.
- Assisted with product development and process improvement to enhance safety and quality.
- Managed food preparation workflows while maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal safety standards.
Beach Manager
Bonnet Shores Beach Club
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Oversaw staff, schedules, and safety protocols to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
Education
B.S. - Food Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Auditing
- Data Analysis
- Corrective Action
- Root Cause Analysis
- GMPs
- HACCP
- Calibration & Verification
Timeline
Food Safety & Quality Chemist
Cargill
01.2025 - Current
Food & Beverage Intern
Cedar Point
01.2024 - 01.2024
Beach Manager
Bonnet Shores Beach Club
01.2018 - 01.2023
B.S. - Food Science
Purdue University