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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
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Shabnam Rezaei-K

FOOD SCIENTIST
Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced Food Technologist with a solid background in food science, HACCP-based quality assurance, and research and development. Skilled in developing and prototyping new food products, ensuring food safety, and optimizing production processes. Seeking a role where I can leverage my expertise in R&D and food safety to drive innovation, ensure product quality, and support effective food safety practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TDSB School Lunch Time Supervisor

01.2023 - Current
  • Organized lunch areas and sanitized tables
  • Managed students' behavior
  • Communicated with staff and students
  • Handled issues and conflicts
  • Followed hygiene protocols.

Research Assistant

Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Conducted microbiological experiments
  • Analyzed data and results
  • Maintained lab equipment
  • Prepared and sterilized samples
  • Followed safety and procedural guidelines
  • Documented research findings
  • Assisted with project planning
  • Communicated findings to team members.

QA technician| Food microbiologist (part-time)

DEGA Dairy Company
Iran
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Performed quality assurance tests
  • Conducted microbiological analysis
  • Ensured product safety and compliance
  • Monitored production processes
  • Analyzed dairy samples
  • Documented test results
  • Implemented hygiene protocols
  • Collaborated with production teams.

Research Assistant

Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute
Tabriz, Iran
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Gathered and arranged research data on different dairy products' microbial properties to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment
  • Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding of the field.

New Product Development Consultant

Palideh Processed Meat Company
Iran
12.2014 - 09.2015
  • Developed new meat products
  • Conducted market research
  • Formulated product recipes
  • Ensured regulatory compliance
  • Improved production processes
  • Managed product testing.

Education

Food Science Technology (Fast Track, Advanced Diploma) -

Centennial College
Toronto, ON
07.2024

Food Product Development (MSc) -

Technological University Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
08.2022

Food Chemistry (MSc) -

University of Tabriz
Tabriz, West Azerbaijan
09.2016

BSc: Food Science & Technology -

Azad University
Iran

Skills

  • Product Prototyping
  • New Product Formulation
  • Research and Development
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Food Safety Knowledge (HACCP Certified)
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Optimization
  • Market Research
  • Technical Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Presentation Skills
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency (Excel, PPT, Word)
  • Adaptability and Problem-Solving
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Product Prototypes
  • Team building
  • Task Prioritization
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Cost Optimization
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Research and reporting
  • Quality Assurance Testing

Certification

  • SQF, In progress
  • HACCP. Alison, 06/01/24
  • WHMIS, 12/01/23
  • GMP, Udemy, 06/01/23
  • ISO 22000: Description and Documentation Course Certificate (D.A.S), 07/01/13
  • Driver Licence

Personal Information

Title: FOOD SCIENTIST, FOOD TECHNOLOGIST, QUALITY ASSURANCE, REASEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Publications

  • Effect of Storage Temperature on Microbial and Sensory Properties of Traditional Lighvan Sheep Yoghurt, International Dairy Federation (IDF) Parallel Symposia, 04/01/16, Dublin, Ireland
  • Impact of storage temperature on physicochemical properties, texture, lipolysis and proteolysis of traditional tin-packed Lighvan sheep's yogurt, IUFOST, 08/25/16
  • An investigation of the effect of storage temperature on proteolysis, sensory and textural properties of traditional tin-packed Lighvan sheep's yogurt, IUFOST, 08/25/16

Languages

Persian
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

TDSB School Lunch Time Supervisor

01.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Dublin City University
08.2016 - 05.2017

QA technician| Food microbiologist (part-time)

DEGA Dairy Company
03.2015 - 08.2016

Research Assistant

Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute
01.2015 - 08.2016

New Product Development Consultant

Palideh Processed Meat Company
12.2014 - 09.2015

Food Science Technology (Fast Track, Advanced Diploma) -

Centennial College

Food Product Development (MSc) -

Technological University Dublin

Food Chemistry (MSc) -

University of Tabriz

BSc: Food Science & Technology -

Azad University

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