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Melanie Weber

Melanie Weber

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Research & Development Technologist at Cain Food Industries, Inc.

  • Education

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science - BS Food Science and Technology

      Activities and Societies: • Food Science Club • Gamma Sigma Delta • Alpha Zeta • Alpha Xi Delta sorority • Order of Omega • Phi Eta Sigma • Alpha Lambda Delta • Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology• College of Business Center for Sales Excellence Certification Program

    • Kansas State University

      2018 - 2019
      Master of Science - MS Food Science

      Thesis Research: Development of food processing laboratory exercises as a method for providing undergraduate research experience

  • Experience

    • Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FARRP)

      Jan 2014 - May 2014
      Student Assistant

      • Monitored and maintained allergen testing equipment and supplies.

    • The Food Processing Center

      May 2014 - Dec 2017
      Product Development Assistant

      • Assisted with confidential and time sensitive client research projects, including scale up production of samples in pilot plants.• Conducted benchtop trials on various types of products for new product development and ingredient applications, including but not limited to, bakery products, frozen desserts, drink mixes, various types of sauces, high protein items, and reduced calorie items.• Assisted with switching product lines from artificial to all natural flavors and colors.• Assisted in the development of products with lower fat, sugar and sodium levels, and produce samples for sensory evaluation on optimized products.• Responsible for packing, shipping, and documentation of samples to clients.• Assisted with Summer 2015 move of entire department to new Innovation Campus-moving and reorganizing lab while still conducting projects.• Assisted in sensory evaluation projects, including sensory panels. Show less

    • NuTek Food Science

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Intern

      • Managed bread trials for special mold inhibition project.‬• Conducted benchtop trials of various new and potential ingredients.• Prepared samples for chemical and microbiological testing.

    • Ardent Mills

      May 2017 - Aug 2017
      Food Safety and Quality Intern

      • Organized quality lab’s audit forms and quality documentation, in both paper and electronic formats, for easy access during future audits.• Learned proper techniques for performing wet chemical ash, deoxynivalenol analysis, and farinograph. • Performed analytical tests on flour and wheat samples from the mill and reported data to managers.• Assisted in ensuring the lab stayed clean and organized.

    • Kansas State University

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      • Instructed students in lectures and laboratory exercises.• Wrote exams and quizzes based on teaching materials.• Assisted professors in class teaching activities.• Graded exams, papers, laboratory reports, and assignments.

    • Cain Food Industries, Inc.

      Jun 2020 - now
      Senior Research & Development Technologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)

      FDA
      May 2018

    • FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food

      Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)
      May 2018

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Coordinator

      Issued by Jazz in June on Jun 2016
      Jazz in JuneAssociated with Melanie Weber

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Big Event UNL on Apr 2016
      The Big Event UNLAssociated with Melanie Weber