Meghan Harris
NEW YORK,New York
Summary
Nutrition and Food Science graduate with hands-on experience in formulation-driven recipe development, ingredient research, and sensory-based iteration. Strong foundation in evidence-based nutrition and food science principles applied to functional food and beverage concepts. Experienced in benchtop-style testing, ingredient interaction analysis, and translating nutritional goals into craveable, consumer-ready products. Highly curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to build nutrition-forward foods that support metabolic health and performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development & Operations
Mucha's Matcha
NEW YORK, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and iterated functional beverage and food formulations grounded in evidence-based nutrition principles.
- Conducted sensory testing to optimize flavor, texture, and consumer acceptance while ensuring nutritional intent.
- Researched ingredient functionality, safety, and substantiated health claims using current scientific literature.
- Coordinated sourcing and inventory management with operational considerations to enhance product consistency and scalability.
- Facilitated consumer product validation through organized sampling and collaborative showcases, collecting actionable feedback on flavor, texture, and acceptance.
Nutrition & Foodservice Experience
Lifetime Fitness
New York, NY
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Developed nutrition-focused food and beverage offerings, including smoothies and supplements, to enhance performance and metabolic health.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science (Dietetics)
Hunter College
New York, NY09-2025
Skills
- Recipe formulation & iteration
- Functional ingredient evaluation
- Sensory testing
- Nutrition-driven product development
- Research interpretation
- Cross-functional collaboration
Projects
Superfood Matcha Blend Formulation — MuCha Matcha
- Led formulation and iterative development of functional matcha beverage concepts incorporating adaptogens and functional ingredients (e.g., ashwagandha, lion’s mane, collagen).
- Designed and executed multiple benchtop-style testing cycles to evaluate flavor compatibility, ingredient interactions, and functional alignment.
- Conducted ingredient research to assess synergistic effects, safety considerations, and evidence-based benefits of combined functional ingredients.
- Ran structured sensory evaluations with student test groups, collected qualitative feedback, and iterated formulations across multiple rounds until finalization.
- Balanced taste, functionality, and consumer acceptance to deliver finished beverage concepts.
Skills
- Recipe formulation & iteration
- Functional ingredient evaluation
- Sensory testing
- Nutrition-driven product development
- Research interpretation
- Cross-functional collaboration
Timeline
Product Development & Operations
Mucha's Matcha
05.2024 - Current
Nutrition & Foodservice Experience
Lifetime Fitness
05.2019 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Science (Dietetics)
Hunter College