Logan Thompson
Beaverton,Oregon
Summary
Food enthusiast with a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Sustainable Technology and hands-on experience supporting food safety programs, developing new products, and conducting sensory and quality evaluations. Skilled at developing food safety programs, maintaining policies, and supporting cross-functional R&D initiatives. Proven success in creating new formulations, documenting test results, and executing structured sensory analysis. Certified in PCQI, SQF Practitioner, and internal auditing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Safety Supervisor
Portland Specialty Baking
01.2024 - Current
- Assist in developing and continuously improving food safety programs and documentation, ensuring alignment with SQF, GMP, and regulatory standards.
- Revise and streamline Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) for enhanced clarity and usability.
- Support the launch of the company’s first certified organic production, including audit navigation and sample verification.
- Create custom sensory analysis forms tailored to R&D and production team needs.
- Conduct in-depth sensory evaluations to assess product quality, consistency, and consumer acceptability.
- Support product development by assisting in creation, testing, and refinement of new baked good recipes.
- Track and document formula modifications during testing stages to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support efficient rollout of new product formulas and processes.
- Maintain detailed records of testing, formulations, and project progress to ensure traceability and compliance.
- Participate in shelf-life testing and ingredient compatibility trials to validate product stability and quality over time.
Student Technical Research Assistant
Oregon State University
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted blind sensory panels for various food and beverage research projects.
- Designed and administered sensory tests using Compusense and RedJade software.
- Analyzed sensory test data to generate actionable insights for product development and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science, Sustainability and Technology, Minor in Chemistry
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.2023
Skills
- Sensory Testing & Analysis (Compusense, RedJade)
- Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance (SQF, GMP, Organic)
- Recipe Development & Formula Documentation
- R&D Support and Product Validation
- Internal Auditing & Documentation
- SOP & SSOP Development
- Data Analysis & Visualization (MOLE Software, Sensory Test)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Shelf-life Testing and Stability Analysis
- Lab Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Project Documentation and Traceability
Certification
- SQF Practitioner
- PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Alcohol Server License
Timeline
Food Safety Supervisor
Portland Specialty Baking
01.2024 - Current
Student Technical Research Assistant
Oregon State University
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Food Science, Sustainability and Technology, Minor in Chemistry
Oregon State University
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