Taylor McClellan
Summary
Highly motivated food scientist with 3+ years of experience working in customer and environmental services. These experiences have lead me to be a hard-working individual geared toward making great results a priority. Specializing in data analysis, product performance, record keeping and laboratory testing in a safe and efficient manner. Skilled at building relationships across a wide range of internal and external teams. Committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Scientist
Merieux Nutrisciences
07.2021 - Current
- Excels in the use of lab software: Microsoft, Excel, WinWedge, Gage Wedge, SMART, and Google Drive.
- Competent in using exponent software for modifying macros to generate data at unique points on the texture graph.
- Accurately analyzes and records scientific data via client-facing software.
- Collaborates with clients to demonstrate key findings and data results.
- Performs detailed analysis on the sensory of food products including viscosity, analytical color, measurement, and consistency
- Maintained regulatory compliance in all product development activities, adhering to FDA guidelines and industry best practices.
- Proficiently makes use of all product analysis equipment in a safe and efficient manner to include: calipers, scales, cameras, sieves, viscometer, consistometer, colorimeter, steam tables, water baths, and thermocouples.
- Demonstrates technical learning ability and troubleshooting skills
- Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging.
Deli-Associate
BJ's Wholesale Club
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Safely and efficiently operates deli equipment.
- Complies with all federal and state safety and environmental standards.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Assist with execution of special projects.
- Assisted in inventory management, reducing waste by rotating stock appropriately and monitoring expiration dates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Florida
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Creative Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Product Development Expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Customer Relationships
- Industry Specific Software
- FDA certification
Timeline
Food Scientist
Merieux Nutrisciences
07.2021 - Current
Deli-Associate
BJ's Wholesale Club
12.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Florida
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