Kristine Mortel
Research & Development Specialist
About
Conducting batch trial trials for meat products to validate formulations and processes from lab to production scale. Assist in formulating and developing new meat-based products, ensuring desired quality, safety, and sensory characteristics. Evaluating and testing alternative and new raw materials to support cost optimization and product innovation.
Experience
Research & Development Specialist - Tao Foods Company Inc. - Seacom Road, Brgy. San Antonio, Parañaque
(2026-04)
- Conducting batch trial trials for meat products to validate formulations and processes from lab to production scale.
- Assist in formulating and developing new meat-based products, ensuring desired quality, safety, and sensory characteristics.
- Evaluating and testing alternative and new raw materials to support cost optimization and product innovation.
- Performing product optimization and reformulation to improve performance, shelf life, and compliance with standards.
Quality Assurance Specialist - Ram Food Products, Inc - Pulo, Cabuyao, Laguna
(2024-09 - 2026-03)
- Conducted laboratory analysis and in-line monitoring of pickled and condiment products to ensure quality standards are met.
- Performed thorough analysis and inspection of received raw and packaging materials, ensuring compliance with specifications.
- Supported shelf-life studies for newly proposed packaging materials, contributing to product innovation.
- Ensured adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols, enhancing overall product safety and quality.
Production and Laboratory Intern - Aces Philproducers Corporation (APC) - Calamias, Ibaan, Batangas
(2024-02 - 2024-05)
On-the-job Training
- Exposed in dairy processing plant and performed related laboratory procedures.
Work Immersion - First Bay Power Corporation (FBPC) - Poblacion II, Bauan, Batangas
(2019-11 - 2019-11)
- Drafted electrical plans for the relocation of GI Posts and assisted in the monitoring and inspection of electrical poles and wirings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering - Batangas State University – Alangilan (2020 - 2024)
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) - STEM - Bauan Technical High School (2018 - 2020)
Junior High school - Drafting - Bauan Technical High School (2014 - 2018)
Elementary School - Bolo Elementary School (2008 - 2014)
