Alexander Jensen

Experience

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  USDA

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Research Intern

  • Introductory training on the general practices and methodology of research conducted by Food Surveys Research Group, Nutrient Data Laboratory, Food Components and Health Laboratory, and Food Composition and Method Development Laboratory.• Helped in preparation for and conduction of 2014 John A. Milner Symposium, and Proposed Rules on Food Labeling - Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels and Serving Sizes of Foods.

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  Grain Processing Corporation

  May 2015 - Oct 2015

  Analytical Lab Technician

  • Analytical testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished maltodextrin and corn byproducts using HPLC, GC, KF, autotitrators, and various other wet chemical testing instrumentation.• Data entry, data analysis, and compilation of reports.• Maintenance of clear and orderly lab environment.

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  Integrated DNA Technologies

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Production Scientist

  • Organic synthesis, desalting, and dry down of DNA and RNA oligonucleotides utilizing team of scientists.• Organizational meetings, projects, and collaborations with multiple departments (Synthetic Biology, Engineering, HPLC, PAGE, ect.) to deliver pristine finished products for customers.• Troubleshooting mechanical errors, software errors, and errors in finished product/process steps.

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  Now Foods

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2020

  • IQ/OQ/PQ of new and existing nutraceutical machinery for efficient mass production of product forms (direct-fill powders, tablets, capsules, softgels, topical/emulsified oils and creams) in collaboration with cross-departmental technical teams.• Creation and revision of lab-scale and plant-scale standard operating procedures, laboratory methods, work instructions, and training plans for new and existing machinery, instruments, and processes.• Continuous improvement of current products and processes, including investigative root cause analysis on product/process discrepancies during production.• Risk assessment and disposition on all raw material conditional usage cases vs technical formulation capabilities, budget impact, and fill rate.• Technical assistance to manufacturing, including machine troubleshooting for new and existing products during blending, encapsulation, dry granulation, solid dose tableting, direct-fill, tablet coating, and development of technical solutions to correct material and process discrepancies to salvage sellable product whilst meeting profitability objectives, quality objectives, operating budget responsibilities, company deadlines, and company goals. Show less • New product development, formulation, and product specification development for raw materials, direct-fill powders, liquids, coated and uncoated tablets, capsules, essential oils, botanical extracts, and flavor blends. • Technical assistance to manufacturing, including machine troubleshooting for new and existing products during blending, encapsulation, dry granulation, direct-fill, tableting, tablet coating, and development of technical solutions to correct material and process discrepancies to salvage sellable product whilst meeting profitability objectives, quality objectives, operating budget responsibilities, company deadlines, and company goals. Show less

  • R&D Specialist, Sparks Facility R&D Lead

    May 2019 - Dec 2020

  • R&D Specialist, Product Development

    Jul 2017 - May 2019
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  The Clorox Company

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2024

  • New product development and innovation R&D leader, with duties including management and leadership of both internal and external scientists/engineers to ensure robust formulations, experimental designs, bioactive/delivery form discovery, scientific claims substantiation, and process controls for new products.• BH-VMS Data Management, Transformation, and Integrity Steward responsible for direct management of all R&D data, including service as a multi-systems technical administrator and key integrator for enterprise• Contract management, material and CDMO price negotiations, and strategic planning.• Management of 5 direct reports Show less • Product development, formulation, scientific claims substantiation, and support of international dietary supplement product launches around the globe. • Technical advisement for international business and single point-of-contact for all International BH-VMS R&D work streams and prioritization.• Preparation of formulations, specifications, and scientific substantiation for regulatory government agencies including (but not limited to) USA, Canada, LATAM, AMEA, and Asia. • Supply Chain Transformation R&D Lead Product Development Scientist BH-VMS, including system administrator and key integrator for Tracegains system rollout.• Data Management and Integrity Steward for BH-VMS R&D.• Management of 2 direct reports. Show less

  • Senior R&D Scientist, Innovation

    Mar 2024 - Oct 2024

  • R&D Scientist, International Lead

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2024

  • R&D Scientist, Product Development

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022