Experience

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  Csic in collaboration with cancer rearch center of salamanca

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2015

  Research and development intern

  I worked in breast cancer diagnosis. I gained experience in DNA extraction, PCR, sequencing, and data analysis.

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  Jimmy joy

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Research and development intern

  -Researched ready-to-eat meal shelf-life, identified fat as shelf-life limiting factor, analyzed fat oxidation parameters, and proposed methods to extend shelf life.-Crafted scientific blogs for the company with a focus on nutrition and human physiology.

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  Protix

  Jan 2020 - now

  -Managing cross-functional research focused on nutritional value, quality, functionality and safety of Black Soldier Fly Larvae derived ingredients as feed and food applications.-Skilled in introducing insect ingredients as food within the regulatory framework of Novel Foods in Europe.-Implemented standardized operational procedures to define product development process, maintained oversight of projects finance & working hours.-Represented the company at conferences, connecting with experts, staying updated on market trends, and fostering collaborations.-Representing employee and company interests as a member of Work Council group. Show less -Developed scientific knowledge about quality of Black Soldier Fly Larvae puree to support patent application of new product.-Translated scientific research findings from technical literature into easily understandable language for non-scientific audiences.-Applied and managed Dutch PPS grants for product development projects to exploit innovation in Black Soldier Fly Larvae derived ingredients for food and feed applications.-Coordinated & hosted team building activities for enhancing team communication and cohesion. Show less

  • Product & Application Specialist

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Product Development Officer

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2022