Shivangi Patel
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Scientist with strong commitment to achieving impactful results. Extensive experience in developing and implementing experimental protocols, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability. Known for collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and strong analytical skills crucial for success in scientific endeavors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Application Scientist - II
Sensient Technologies
01.2022 - Current
- Lead technical support for national and international beverage accounts, providing expertise in flavor systems and production processes.
- Spearheaded cross-functional project teams to deliver innovative flavor solutions tailored to customer needs and market trends.
- Optimized and modified beverage formulations, enhancing product acceptance and customer satisfaction.
- Manage current beverage flavor portfolio to enhance customer satisfaction and company profitability.
- Participate as active member of cross functional business team and partner with Regulatory, Sensory, Marketing, and Sales for safe and legal product design every quarter.
- Developed production batch sheets, spec sheets, and nutritional labels, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Collaborate with sensory as trained sensory description panelist to evaluate product sensory attribute by taste, aroma, texture and appearance.
- Implemented streamlined project management processes, reducing turnaround times and improving efficiency in product development.
R&D Product Development
PepsiCo
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Supported the development of innovative beverages for the sports and fitness category (hydration), optimizing flavors and formulas to meet customer preferences and nutritional requirements.
- Supported brand maintenance team through cost optimization, qualifying new vendors and reformulating currant market shelf product to meet new FDA guildline.
- Conducted comprehensive testing, including emulsion and flavor concentrate evaluations, shelf-life studies, and sensory flavor profile assessments.
- Utilized and conduct structured sensory evaluation by discrimination and descriptive analysis method to identify and document key product characteristics and ensure consistency in quality on site and offsite for consumer tasting.
- Conduct and document product development lab work from bench top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and pilot plant/commercial scale-up trials.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to transition bench prototypes into commercial-grade products.
- Assisted in the development of new protein-based beverages and functional ingredients, contributing to key innovation initiatives.
- Executed detailed R&D protocols, ensuring product quality and consistency across production scales.
Specimen Technician 2
Quest Diagnostics
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Processed lab orders and entered data into LIS system while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, GLP).
- Performed testing and documentation for drug screens, pain management panels, and TB tests.
- Contributed to maintaining quality control and operational efficiency in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Chemist
Vital Pharmaceuticals Pvt.
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Conducted chromatography techniques and maintained compliance with GMP, GLP, and FDA guidelines.
- Prepared detailed analysis sheets and performed complex calculations for pharmaceutical products.
Vital Pharmaceuticals Pvt. (Intern)
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Gained hands-on experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes.
- Assisted in the formulation development of new pharmaceutical products, applying QbD, cGMP, and ICH principles.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacy (Indian Registered Pharmacist)
01.2014
High school Diploma - Chemistry and Biology
Ahmedabad, Gujarat01.2010
Skills
- Product Development
- Food Safety
- MS Office Tools
- Leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Motivation
- Problem Solving
- Quick Learner
- Organization & Communication Skills
Timeline
Beverage Application Scientist - II
Sensient Technologies
01.2022 - Current
R&D Product Development
PepsiCo
11.2018 - 01.2022
Specimen Technician 2
Quest Diagnostics
07.2015 - 10.2018
Chemist
Vital Pharmaceuticals Pvt.
10.2013 - 01.2015
Vital Pharmaceuticals Pvt. (Intern)
06.2013 - 10.2013
High school Diploma - Chemistry and Biology
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science - Medicinal And Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacy (Indian Registered Pharmacist)
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