AMY SMITH
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Objective: Seek the Position of Agricultural and Food Scientist
SUMMARY: Exceptionally talented Agricultural and Food Scientist with great background in studying farm crops and animals, and developing ways of improving their quantity and quality; looking for ways to improve crop yield with less labor, controlling pests and weeds more safely and effectively, and conserving soil and water; researching methods of converting raw agricultural commodities into attractive and healthy food products for consumers.
Summary of Qualifications
Over fourteen years experience.
Strong knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Deep knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Strong knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Solid knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.
Excellent ability conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Remarkable ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Profound communication, both written and spoken skill.
Professional Experience
Top Foods Inc., Minneapolis, MN 1998 - Present
Agricultural/Food Scientist
Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to government and industry standards.
Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing, and finished products for safety, quality and nutritional value.
Confer with process engineers, plant operators, flavor experts, and packaging and marketing specialists in order to resolve problems in product development.
Evaluate food processing and storage operations, and assist in the development of quality assurance programs for such operations.
Study methods to improve aspects of foods such as chemical composition, flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and convenience.
Study the structure and composition of food, or the changes foods undergo in storage and processing.
Develop new or improved ways of preserving, processing, packaging, storing, and delivering foods, using knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and other sciences.
Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
Demonstrate products to clients.
Inspect food processing areas in order to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management standards.
Forever Green Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 1992 - 1998
Agricultural/Food Scientist Research Assistant
Conducted standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, and preservatives in order to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, and nutrients.
Provided assistance to food scientists and technologists in research and development, production technology, and quality control.
Computed moisture or salt content, percentages of ingredients, formulas, or other product factors, using mathematical and chemical procedures.
Recorded and compiled test results, and prepared graphs, charts, and reports.
Cleaned and sterilized laboratory equipment.
Analyzed test results to classify products, or compare results with standard tables.
Tasted or smelled foods and beverages in order to ensure that flavors meet specifications, or to select samples with specific characteristics.
Examined chemical and biological samples in order to identify cell structures, and to locate bacteria, or extraneous material, using microscope.
Mixed, blended, and cultivated ingredients in order to make reagents and to manufacture food and beverage products.
Measured, tested, and weighed bottles, cans, and other containers in order to ensure hardness, strength, and dimensions that meet specifications.
Education & Professional Training
Masters Degree in Food Science,
New York University, NY (2000)
Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science,
New York University, NY (1992)
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