Itzel Palacio Mejía
Associate Scientist R & d Shelf-life and Strategic Ingredients @Impossible Foods
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Scientist R & d Shelf-life and Strategic Ingredients @Impossible Foods
Redwood City, CA, US
Shelf-Life Subject Matter Expert (SME) driving new product launches, continuous improvement, and validation projects on the Shelf-Life and Strategic Ingredients teams Developed shelf-life studies and provided recommendations for on pack product shelf-life claims Designed and executed validation workflows to assess ingredients (e.g, antimicrobials) in plant-based meat matrices Leveraged Smartsheets, Google Data Studios, and Tableau for data analysis, visualization, and calendar organization related to product quality testing Collaborated with Strategic Sourcing and external ingredient suppliers to identify new ingredients sources, de-risk the supply chain, achieve cost savings, and enhance product quality Developed and refined sensory testing methodologies to support innovation initiatives and product development Served as a subject matter expert on product quality for novel technology development, including antimicrobials, packaging, processing optimization, and food safety across the supply chain—from production to consumption Identified and established failure modes during the manufacturing transfer of new ingredients in both existing and new product formulations, ensuring functional integrity and manufacturability Acted as a key resource for alignment with cross-functional partners (e.g. Sensory, Commercialization teams) Created reports and present research findings to cross-functional teams Lead multiple projects with fast timelines, proactively voicing ideas, concerns, and solutionsAchievements: Conducted stability studies and provided Shelf-life recommendation for three new products Developed and executed a study to test formulations, resulting in a successful antimicrobial solution for a plant-based meat product
EDUCATION
Tecnológico de Monterrey
B.S., Food Industry Engineering
ABOUT ITZEL PALACIO MEJÍA
Hello, my name is Itzel! Food Engineer with broad experience in the food industry, specifically in product development and manufacturing, committed to delivering the highest standard of quality within the company Proven experience in continuous quality improvement Independent contributor within R&D and in experimental design, data collection, and laboratory analysis Skilled in understanding customer needs and creating desired food products; quick to develop safe, market-ready solutions based on emerging trends Known for a strong innovative mindset and a consistent ability to deliver creative, out-of-the-box solutions that drive results Goal-oriented with hands-on experience in implementing and improving food safety and quality systems aligned with industry regulations and sustainability standards Self-motivated professional with a strategic approach to food development, consistently delivering innovative solutions and impactful initiatives that contribute business growth Contact me on:+16•••••••84 i••••••••@gmail.com
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