Selin

Developed 5 plant-based cheese products through iterative testing of pH, texture, flavour, and ingredient composition Conducted sensory evaluations to guide formulation refinement and improve product consistency Resolved fermentation challenges by adjusting processing conditions to achieve target flavours and textures

R&D Intern & Production Assistant - Nut Grove Cheese - Montréal, QC

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

• Developed 5 plant-based cheese products through iterative testing of pH, texture, flavour, and ingredient composition
• Conducted sensory evaluations to guide formulation refinement and improve product consistency
• Resolved fermentation challenges by adjusting processing conditions to achieve target flavours and textures
• Designed packaging strategies to improve shelf life and support large-scale production
• Contributed to HACCP implementation, applying GMP and ISO 22000 principles in production and quality control to ensure product safety

Undergraduate Research Assistant - McGill University Food Safety & Health Engineering Lab - Montréal, QC

(2023-01 - 2024-08)

• Conducted microbial enumeration and fermentation studies to assess food safety and product consistency
• Applied PCR, qPCR, and ELISA to detect pathogens (Toxoplasma gondii) in complex food matrices
• Performed aseptic sample preparation (homogenization, DNA extraction, controlled storage) with full traceability
• Designed and executed experiments, analyzing data and using HPLC and GC to monitor chemical and microbial parameters

Salad Artist - Mandy’s Gourmet Salads - Montréal, QC

(2026-03)

• Maintain food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistency and efficient service

Concurrent Student Representative - McGill Food Science Association - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

(2024-09 - 2025-05)

• Organized academic and networking events connecting students with industry professionals (panels, career events)
• Mentored incoming Food Science & Nutritional Sciences students on academic resources and university transition

Campus Tour Guide & Student Ambassador - McGill Macdonald Campus - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

(2022-09 - 2025-08)

• Led weekly campus tours and virtual information sessions, presenting program offerings and engaging prospective students and families through Q&A panels
• Created social media content (Instagram, TikTok) to strengthen outreach and student recruitment

Program Review Committee Member - McGill University - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

(2024-11 - 2024-11)

• Appointed student representative to provide feedback on curriculum and program development, contributing to departmental improvements and recommending changes to course structure and sequencing

Bachelor of Science - Food Science - McGill University (2021 - 2026-06)

Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Science - McGill University (2021 - 2026-06)