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# Senior Food Scientist | Clean-Label CPG Product Development & Commercialization
- URL: https://www.flavorist.com/head-of-product-development-senior-food-scientist-available-for-hire-to-help-commercialize-and-scale-up-clean-label-cpg-commercialization-scale-u/
- Published: 2026-07-02T11:28:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-02T11:37:25.000Z
- Author: Editor

**Food Scientist | Clean-Label CPG Product Developer**

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#### THE SWEET SPOT

*I bridge the gap between *culinary creativity* and *food science* to turn trends into profitable, shelf-stable products.*

*I excel at taking a product from a napkin sketch to store shelves, ensuring it is clean-label, scalable, and compliant with FDA regulations. With a Master’s in Food Science and a decade of experience, I am the technical expert who de-risks development and guarantees a successful launch.*

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#### CORE CAPABILITIES

- **Innovation Strategy:** Identifying whitespace in functional foods, protein, and gluten-free categories to build pipelines of winning concepts.
- **Formulation & Scale-Up:** Developing complex matrices (baking mixes, analogs, bars) and managing the technical transition from bench-top to co-manufacturer production.
- **Technical Compliance:** Ensuring all products meet FDA standards for safety, shelf-life, and labeling without compromising on taste or texture.

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#### RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

**Product Development & Commercialization Lead**  
*Freelance & Full-Time Roles (2015 – Present)*

*Building and launching brands from the ground up, both as a consultant and internal leader.*

- **Consultant (Alchemy Culinary Consulting, 2019-Present):** Hired by global CPG clients to develop and commercialize shelf-stable products. I de-risk projects by managing co-packer relationships and ensuring technical compliance from the first pilot to the final production run.
- **Head of Product (Live Complete, 2025-Present):** Driving functional food innovation by translating market trends (protein powders, egg analogs) into scalable, consumer-tested prototypes.
- **R&D Chef (Methodology, 2025):** Co-led the development of high-end, rotating ready-meals, standardizing recipes and managing sensory testing to ensure excellence across monthly specialty menus.

**Operations & Production Management**  
*Gluten-Free & Performance Nutrition Specialist*

*Overseeing the entire lifecycle of a product, ensuring operational consistency at scale.*

- **Bakery Director (My Fit Foods, 2022-2023):** Spearheaded the creation and launch of **30+ high-protein, low-carb baked goods**. I didn't just formulate them; I flew to production facilities to train teams, write SOPs, and ensure every product maintained its integrity during mass production.
- **Operations Manager (Wave The Grain, 2015-2022):** Grew a gluten-free brand from a small bakery into a regional player. Developed and commercialized **100+ new SKUs**, led retail expansion, and established HACCP plans to maintain safety across multiple locations.

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#### TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE

- **Formulation:** Clean Label, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Plant-Based (Meat/Egg Analogs), Functional Foods.
- **Science:** Shelf-Life Testing, Sensory Evaluation, Nutrition Labeling, FDA Compliance.
- **Operations:** Scale-Up, Co-Manufacturer Management, SOP Development, Process Optimization.

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#### EDUCATION

- **Master of Science (In Progress):** Food Science & Technology — *New Mexico State University (2025 to present)*
- **Master of Science:** Media Forensics — *University of Colorado Denver (2018)*
- **Bachelor of Science:** Culinary Arts — *Johnson & Wales University (2016)*

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