Mathias Mews

Experience

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  Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  Fermented bioactive compounds production optimization in the development of a functional probiotic drink. Advanced Analytic Chemistry Laboratory - Agroindustrial Biotechnology Center of Paraná Bioprospecting of endophytic actinobacteria with antitumor and antibacterial activities. In vitro cell culture of mammalian cells.Microorganisms Genetics Laboratory (LabGeM)

  • Undergraduate Scientific Researcher

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Undergraduate Technological Researcher

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
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  Molecular Biology Institute of Paraná (IBMP)

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2021

  Quality Control Technician

  Automated RNA extraction and RT-PCR amplification. Laboratory with the highest number of COVID-19 tests delivered by SUS system in Brazil. COVID-19 Diagnosis Support Unit (LAC)

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  Natbio Ltda.

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

  Research & Development Engineering Intern

  Development, optimization and scale-up of a fermentation process for the production of enzymes and hydrolysis of agro-industrial by-products for the production of animal feed and fertilizers.

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  Novozymes

  Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

  Technical Services Intern (Food & Beverage)

  Enzymatic hydrolysis optimization projects in co-products (animal feed and fertilizers), brewery, juice and dairy, analysis in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), ion exchange chromatography (IC) and nitrogen analyzer (LECO) in the Food & Beverages sector.

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  Bioma

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Responsible for standardizing, controlling and analyzing processes, developing and implementing improvement projects in Fermentation & Formulation, Aseptic filling and Utilities areas.- Fermentation area expenses/budget forecast for 2023;- Fermentation raw material laboratory project;- Sizing and design of new process water treatment system, resulting in 50% water saving;- Part of new media sterilization system project, responsible for equipment commissioning and start-up;- Aseptic filling process control improvement;- Air filtration system improvement project and suppliers contact;- Plant and production process presentation for national and international clients and partners;- New products development industrial tests alongside Research and Development team;- ERP system training for Fermentation and Utilities teams. Show less

  • Process Engineer

    Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Jr Process Engineer

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Novonesis

  Jul 2023 - now

  Industry Technology Specialist - Oils & Fats

  Commercial-technical area, developing and applying biosolutions for the Oils & Fats industry in Latin America, supporting customers with Technical Services in vegetable oil processing, biodiesel and food applications. Field troubleshooting experience in EWD, EDD, CNAE, Eversa, EIE and derived applications, in addition to global innovation projects.- Plants enzymatic solution start-up;- Customers technical support;- Account team support in renewing LTAs and closing new ones;- New solution development for automated degumming optimization using online NIRs and advanced process control technology, presenting initial results at AOCS and securing Novo’s position as pioneer in this field;- Technical and business strategy development for key accounts. Show less