Ameenah Aref
Associate Scientist @ Unilever | M.S. Chemical Biology 2026
- Role
- R & d Associate Scientist - Condiments at Unilever
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
R & d Associate Scientist - Condiments
Aug 2025 — Present · Englewood Cliffs, NJ, US
Lead product development on innovation and renovation projects from concept through commercialization∙ Develop formulations from lab scale through pilot plant to factory production, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance∙ Evaluate and scope new ingredients, collaborating with suppliers to assess functionality, cost, and regulatory requirements∙ Manage PLM data and coordinate nutritional panels and artwork specifications for accurate labeling and timely launches∙ Analyze microbiological and analytical data to validate shelf life, food safety, and compliance with FDA standards∙ Troubleshoot production challenges during factory trials, partnering with manufacturing to resolve formulation, processing, and quality issues∙ Spearhead ELN system implementation to streamline data management, documentation, and R&D team organization∙ Support food certifications (organic, kosher, halal, non-GMO) by ensuring formulations meet certification standards∙ Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations to align development with business requirements and launch timelines
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Chemical Biology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Biology
2020 — 2024
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