Laura Santo

Senior Food Scientist @La Terra Fina

San Jose, CA, US
EMAILS
l•••••@laterrafina.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+17•••••••04

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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2024 — Present

Senior Food Scientist @La Terra Fina

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Key Responsibilities- Lead formulation, management, and execution of development from bench to production for new or renovated products- Responsible for gaining alignment on project timelines and product requirements- Organize and lead plant trials- Provide technical expertise regarding the product, process, formulation, and scale up- Maintain knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and policies- Conduct Shelf life and sensory studies, evaluate product, and share feedback- Interpret consumer research and assemble input from cross-functional teams to provide product development direction- Work closely with the sales and marketing team to prepare and execute customer presentations- Research and procure raw materials for development projects- Partner with the purchasing team on projects to strengthen the supply chain- Review specification sheets and other supplier documents- Work closely with FSQ to monitor and review new materials- Create ingredient statements and nutritional panels- Maintain concise recipe record of project work and outcomes- Write product specs for new and existing products- Review and approve product labels- Maintains accurate documentation- Assist in validation tests to approve new materials or processes- Schedule, lead or facilitate cross-functional meetings- Help to lead the R&D team during the absence of a manager or director- Stay up to date on food science technology through training and education- Support sample fulfillment activities- Assists with special in-plant or lab projects as directed

EDUCATION

2009 — 2014

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Food Science and Technology

SKILLS

ResearchMicrosoft OfficePowerpointMicrosoft ExcelCurriculum DesignSocial MediaCurriculum DevelopmentFundraisingLeadership DevelopmentCustomer ServiceTeam LeadershipQuality AssuranceFood ScienceProduct DevelopmentFoodHaccpFood SafetyTeamworkFood IndustryFood ProcessingFood & BeverageHazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (Haccp)Sensory Evaluation

ABOUT LAURA SANTO

Sr. Food Scientist at La Terra Fina

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