OSMAN ORTIZ-RIVERA
Des Moines,Iowa
Summary
Adaptable and driven industrial technology student with a focus on biomanufacturing, biosafety, and sustainability technology. Passionate about food production, safety, and compliance. Experienced in product development and food safety testing through hands-on exposure to various optimization and innovation projects. Bilingual and analytical, I am excited to merge technical expertise and problem-solving skills to ensure product safety and customer demand in a diverse industry setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Polymer and Food Protection Consortium
05.2022 - Current
- Utilize a variety of techniques to evaluate polymeric materials for compliance and safety
- Test for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in different food packaging brands and design several procedures to lower excessive levels
- Employ proper lab etiquette and procedures to assure the safety and success of myself and others in the lab
Engineering Research and Development Intern
Conagra Brands
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Validated bottleneck and optimized throughput for Hunt's Tomatoes fire roasting line during fresh pack season by utilizing various simulation software's and chemical engineering modeling methods
- Explored benchtop methods to propose homogenization for the Duncan Hines frosting line to reduce oil droplet size and reach company profit margin as well as provide a solution for the removal of Titanium Dioxide
- Collaborated with industry professionals to complete and bring consumer product to market from benchtop formulation
MOLECULAR MODELING AND SIMULATION RESEARCH
DR. MONICA LAMM
Ames, Iowa
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Employ molecular modeling software to observe the binding affinity of aptamers to proteins and small molecules.
- Observe common physical and molecular trends in high-affinity binding aptamers, such as hydrophobicity, and aromatic side chains.
Education
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - Biological And Biomanufacturing Systems Technology
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ames, IA05-2026
Skills
- Engineering problem solving
- Sufficient in materials and energy balances
- Bilingual (Spanish & English)
- Chemical Lab Etiquette
- MATLAB
- Aspen Plus
- ExtendSim 10
- AutoDesk Inventor
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- LEAD
- Jacobson Science Bound Scholar
- Bright Foundation Scholar
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- President of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity Inc.
Timeline
Engineering Research and Development Intern
Conagra Brands
05.2024 - 08.2024
MOLECULAR MODELING AND SIMULATION RESEARCH
DR. MONICA LAMM
09.2023 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Polymer and Food Protection Consortium
05.2022 - Current
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - Biological And Biomanufacturing Systems Technology
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
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