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Andrew King

Andrew King

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Medical Laboratory Scientist at Quest Diagnostics

  • Education

    • Virginia Tech

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Food Science and Technology

      Activities and Societies: Food Science Club Member, Newman Community At Virginia Tech Magna Cum LaudeRelated Course Work: Food Chemistry, Food Analysis, Food Microbiology, Fermentation Microbiology, Food and Beverage Fermentation, Food Processing, Applied Malting and Brewing, Wines and Vines.

  • Experience

    • Narcisi Winery

      May 2019 - Oct 2021
      Winery Associate

      - Assisted customers at tasting bar and wine shop and gave recommendations based on individual preferences- Worked in a team environment in order to stock and assist in wine bottling

    • Virginia Tech

      Aug 2019 - May 2021

      - Assist in USDA Funded Research focusing on the processing and analyzing of edamame beans- Assist in Food Processing Techniques of Blanching, Cleaning, and Shelling of Edamame- Perform Food Analysis Tests of Moisture Content and Sugar Extraction- Analyze HPLC Refractive Index Curves for Glucose Levels in edamame samples- Perform Peptide Antioxidant Extractions on crab material - Worked with a group of first year students to help them adjust to campus- Developed lesson plans and taught them in a First Year Experience Course

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Sept 2019 - May 2021

      • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Peer Mentor

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

    • Dogfish Head

      Oct 2021 - Feb 2024
      Brewer

      -Collaborate with other brewers in a hands-on, team environment to efficiently and effectively produce quality craft beer as scheduled-Proficient in running automated and manually controlled processes in the areas of cellaring, yeast harvesting and propagation, centrifugation, filtration, and brewhouse production areas.-Performed SAP and EWM consumptions and troubleshooting, and proficient in use of Microsoft Excel to manage operations

    • Quest Diagnostics

      Feb 2024 - now
      Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basics of Hygienic Equipment Design

      3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.
      Oct 2019

    • Overview of Principles of Hygienic Design and Foundation Elements

      3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.
      Oct 2019

    • Counter Balance Sitdown Rider Forklift Operator Safety Training

      Dogfish Head
      Jan 2022

    • Canned Foods, Principles of Thermal Process Control, Acidification and Container Closure

      USDA
      Mar 2019

    • Development and Implementation of HACCP Programs

      HACCP International
      May 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Andrew King
      Corey and Charlene Berends Food Science and Technology Scholarship Virginia Tech
    • Awarded to Andrew King
      Marvin Poster Memorial Scholarship Virginia Tech
    • Awarded to Andrew King
      Pratt Animal Nutrition Scholarship Virginia Tech
    • Awarded to Andrew King
      Virginia Association of Meat Processor’s Award Virginia Tech
    • Awarded to Andrew King
      Virginia Tech Freshman Scholarship Virginia Tech