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Hire David G.
United States
USD 150 /hr

Food Science & R&D Expert | 20+ Years in Product Commercialization, Regulatory Compliance, and Innovation Strategy

Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing Technical Writing
Research Scientific and Technical Research
Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting
Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing, Product Validation, Manufacturing, Product Compliance , Concept Development, Product Launch Support, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
Work Experience

Senior Research & Development Manager

Pet Ag

June 2025 - Present

R&D Consultant

West Madison Foods

February 2025 - June 2025

Technical Services and Sales Manager

Denali Ingredients

February 2024 - February 2025

Technical Developer

Roquette America

July 2019 - December 2023

Associate Food Scientist

Quaker Oats/PepsiCo

September 2012 - July 2019

New Product Development Senior Food Scientist

John B. Sanfilippo & Son

April 2010 - March 2012

Food Scientist / Product Developer / Commercialization

Kraft Foods

June 2007 - April 2010

Food Scientist / Product Developer / Commercialization

Unilever Foodsolutions

June 2004 - June 2007

Food Scientist

Peryam & Kroll

September 2003 - June 2004

Restaurant Manager

Peggy Kinnane's Restaurant

September 2002 - September 2003

Application Scientist

FlavorChem

March 2002 - September 2002

Education

BS - Food Science and Technology

University of Illinois

August 1997 - December 2001

Certifications
  • Certified Culinarian

    Research Chefs Association

    January 2018 - Present