Zachery Kim
Manassas
Summary
I am an aspiring R&D food scientist with hands-on experience in microbiology research, product development, and quality assurance. Seeking a role where I can apply my knowledge of these things to contribute to innovation and quality in the industry
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Line
Roots Natural Kitchen
08.2023 - Current
- Practiced safe food handling techniques to ensure quality of products.
- Working with others on the line
- Customer Service
Food Quality Management Intern
Peak-A-Pop
06.2023 - Current
- Creating Food Defense, Food Fraud, Allergen Management, and GMP training modules
- Recording daily Pre- and Post-operational inspectional checklist
- Recording weekly equipment cleaning procedure
- Chemical Register record
Undergraduate Research: Microbiology
Virginia Tech
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Study Title: Enumeration of E. coli by Spiral Plate Count and Spread Plate Technique
- Objective: To compare the accuracy and precision of the spiral plate count method and standard plate count method for a non-pathogenic culture of Escherichia coli (E. coli).
- Worked with non-pathogenic cultures of E. coli
- Utilizing machinery such as the spiralizer
- Practiced basic lab safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2025
Skills
- Research & Development support
- Product Development GMP documentation
- Laboratory work
- Basic food safety knowledge
- High motivation
- Strong communication
- Eagerness in learning and adapting
- Knowledge in Excel
Certification
3-A Sanitary Standards. Inc. Education Center: Completion, 09/24, Module 1.0: 'Overview of Principles of Hygienic Design and Foundation Elements', Module 2.0: 'Basics of Hygenic Equipment Design', Module 2.1: 'Advanced Hygienic Equipment Design: Materials and Surface Finishes'
Languages
- English
- Korean
Timeline
Front Line
Roots Natural Kitchen
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research: Microbiology
Virginia Tech
08.2023 - 12.2023
Food Quality Management Intern
Peak-A-Pop
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Virginia Tech
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