Hilmar Cheese Company
| Protein Operations Intern
01 Jun 2015 -
01 Sep 2015
Hilmar, CA
Project: Characterization of the Whey Protein rejection of new Ultrafiltration membranes
* Familiarized with whey protein recovery operations, from whey reception to spray drying
* Performed pilot scale testing of various Ultrafiltration membranes to determine Protein rejection performance
* Tested retentate and permeate samples using a Foss FT-2 and HPLC
* Integrated HPLC results for Beta Lactoglobulin, Alpha Lactalbumin, and GMP (Glycomacropeptide) to derive concentrations
* Compiled, organized, analyzed, and then presented results to a large cross functional group
Department of Food Science, University of California, Davis
| Media Preparation Laboratory Assistant
01 Mar 2014 -
01 Jun 2014
Davis, CA
* Prepared media plates for microbiology laboratory class
* Performed sterilization with autoclave
Department of Food Science, University of California, Davis
| T4 Tomato Project Intern
01 Jun 2012 -
01 Sep 2013
Davis, CA
* Trained new interns on equipment, procedures and testing methods for tomato analysis
* Performed quality control tests such as pH, viscosity, color analysis for over 600 samples of standard and new tomato varieties
* Worked in a pilot plant with the flash steam peeler, graded peel-ability of tomatoes
University of California, Davis
| Segundo Dining Commons Administrative Assistant
01 Sep 2011 -
01 Jun 2013
Davis, CA
* Managed schedules of all student employees, assisted in safety training
* Served food to students, offering good customer service and a pleasant dining experience
* Upheld HACCP protocols and monitored food safety practices