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Taylor Nielson

River Falls,WI

Summary

Dependable and experienced worker progressing toward a B.S. in Food Science and Technology at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with an interest in a dairy foods-related position. Possesses technical quality assurance and product development skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Research and Development Intern

DATCP
, WI
09.2024 - Current
  • Research and development internship - Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protections, this internship was designed to manufacture a new dairy product suitable for exportation to Thailand. This project required market analysis, product development trials, dairy composition analysis, etc.

Dairy Plant Worker

University Of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
06.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed collected samples using proximate analysis techniques (MilkoScan, FoodScan), microbial evaluation (Charm), and physiochemical assays (pH, water activity, etc.).
  • Operated a pasteurizer according to established protocols to ensure that product safety standards were met.
  • Assisted with packaging finished cheeses for distribution or sale in retail stores.
  • Ran CIP systems to clean tanks and lines.
  • Worked successfully under a licensed cheesemaker.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls
05-2026

HACCP Certification -

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI

Skills

  • HACCP certified
  • Compliance with GMPs
  • Inventory management skills
  • Technical knowledge
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Conflict resolution

Affiliations

  • Active member of the UW-River Falls Food Science Club since 2022.

Timeline

Research and Development Intern

DATCP
09.2024 - Current

Dairy Plant Worker

University Of Wisconsin-River Falls
06.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Food Sciences And Technology

University of Wisconsin, River Falls

HACCP Certification -

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Taylor Nielson