Jessica Bannon

About Jessica Bannon

Experienced in leading teams and driving cross-functional projects that move ideas from research to real-world impact. I specialize in experimental design and analytical expertise while connecting scientific insights to product development - Helping teams deliver actionable and point-of-sale wins across apparel, food, beverage, and supplement industries. My background spans human x product research, manufacturing, regulatory strategy, rapid prototyping, and claim substantiation with a strong foundation in technical sciences from my time as an Expert with the Canadian Federal Government. I hold a Master of Science from the University of Guelph and a BSc in Genetics from Western University. Whether guiding a team, driving product decisions, or navigating complex regulatory landscapes, I focus on building relationships, clarity, collaboration, and outcomes that matter.

Experience

1. Lead Researcher, Mind Sciences (Nsrl) Perception Science

   Nike

   Oct 2022 — Present · Beaverton, OR, US

Education

• Western University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Honors Specialization in Genetics

  2008 — 2012

• University of Guelph

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Food Science

  2013 — 2016

Skills

• Presentations
• Bacterial Genetics
• Project Planning
• Negotiations
• Food Safety
• Dna Extraction
• Laboratory Skills
• Haccp
• Customer Service
• Technical Services
• Microbiology
• Quality Assurance
• Radiation Biology
• Uv Disinfection
• Advanced Computer Skills
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Dna Sequencing
• Lean Six Sigma
• Genetics
• Teamwork
• Multiplex Pcr
• Bilingual English-French
• Food Science
• Salesmanship