Rachel Adams

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: rachel.adams@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: rachel-adams-foodsci

Summary

Led sensory evaluation panels and product reformulation initiatives for over 7 years in the Canadian food industry, consistently achieving improved consumer acceptance scores and cost efficiencies. Expertise in food safety, quality assurance, and bringing innovative food products from concept to commercialization.

Successfully launched 5 new product lines, contributing to a 15% increase in market share for specialty food categories. Proficient in HACCP, GMP, and regulatory compliance for North American food markets.

Experience

Senior Food Scientist, Product Development, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. -- Mississauga, Canada

Mar 2019 – present

• Managed full product lifecycle development for 3 new plant-based protein lines, exceeding sales targets by 20% in the first year.

• Optimized existing product formulations, reducing raw material costs by 10% while maintaining sensory attributes and nutritional profiles.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and production to ensure seamless product launches.

• Implemented new analytical testing protocols for ingredient functionality and shelf-life stability, reducing product recall incidents by 5%.

Food Technologist, McCain Foods (Canada) -- Florenceville-Bristol, Canada

Aug 2016 – Feb 2019

• Developed and scaled up novel potato-based snack products from lab to pilot plant, achieving a 95% success rate in pilot trials.

• Conducted comprehensive sensory evaluations and consumer preference testing for product optimization, leading to a 15% improvement in consumer satisfaction scores.

• Ensured compliance with CFIA regulations and internal quality standards for all new and existing products.

• Collaborated with procurement to identify and qualify new ingredient suppliers, enhancing supply chain resilience.

Education

University of Guelph, Master of Science in Food Science -- Guelph, Canada

Sept 2014 – June 2016

University of Toronto, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutritional Sciences -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2010 – May 2014

Skills

Technical Skills: Product Development, Sensory Evaluation, Food Chemistry, Shelf-Life Testing, Process Optimization, Ingredient Functionality, Pilot Plant Operations, Analytical Testing, HACCP, GMP, SPC, LC-MS, GC-MS

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Optiva, SAP, LIMS, SharePoint

Regulatory & Quality: CFIA Regulations, FDA Regulations, ISO 22000, Food Safety Standards, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Allergen Management

Core Competencies: Formulation Development, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Presentation Skills