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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, VA
12.2025

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
Zachery Kim