James Astrella

James Astrella

Sensory Science Placement

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creamery Team Manager at Arla Foods

  • Education

    • Havering Sixth Form College

      2011 - 2013
      A Level Biology, Chemistry, Food Technology 3 x B's

      Activities and Societies: Swimming Team Food Technology Coursework project was to design a grab and go lunch for busy professionals.

    • University of Nottingham

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Food Science

      Activities and Societies: Running Society Studying for a BSc (Hons) Food Science. I have completed my first and second year and I am currently on course for a 2:1. I have studied a variety of modules during my time in Nottingham including Food Product Case Studies, Food Safety, Food Hygiene and sensory Evaluation. This year includes further modules looking at the manufacture of food and food research as well as my dissertation and NPD. NPD is a particular interest of mine and I look forward to being involved in this during my… Show more Studying for a BSc (Hons) Food Science. I have completed my first and second year and I am currently on course for a 2:1. I have studied a variety of modules during my time in Nottingham including Food Product Case Studies, Food Safety, Food Hygiene and sensory Evaluation. This year includes further modules looking at the manufacture of food and food research as well as my dissertation and NPD. NPD is a particular interest of mine and I look forward to being involved in this during my final year. Show less

  • Experience

    • Givaudan

      Sept 2015 - Sept 2016
      Sensory Science Placement

      I had a year long placement working within the sensory science team. I worked mainly on oral care products (toothpaste and mouthwash).During my time at Givaudan I ran both external and internal panel testing in line with the projects I was given looking at mouthfeel development.My main Job Responsibilities are listed below:- Running weekly sensory panels testing mouthwash and toothpastes.- Analysing data using excel and XL Stat.- Writing reports for both internal use and external clients.- Deciding on next steps of the projects with wider team.- Emailing external clients.- Arranging testing/ collaboration with University of Birmingham.- Involved in visits from customers. Show less

    • Warburtons

      Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

      During my graduate scheme within Warburtons I have taken on a number of roles gaining an insight into both production and distribution. These IncludeProduction OperativeProduction Team LeaderTime spent in technical working on ProjectsWarehouse Team ManagerI am currently enjoying the task of managing a team as warehouse Team manager and pushing myself further within this area.

      • Warehouse Team Manager

        Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
      • Operations graduate

        Nov 2017 - Oct 2019
    • Mondelēz International

      Jan 2020 - Oct 2021
      Process Engineer
    • Arla Foods

      Oct 2021 - now
      • Creamery Manager

        Feb 2023 - now
      • Team Leader

        Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

      Food Standards Agency