Maria Bagheri
Manchester
Summary
Food technologist with 3+ years of practical experience in the food and beverage industry, including hands-on involvement in new product development (NPD), formulation, and sensory testing. Holds a BSc in Food Science and Nutrition. Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional teamwork. Proven ability to support product development from concept to market in dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experienced and detail-oriented Food Science graduate with 3 years of hands-on experience in beverage manufacturing. Skilled in implementing HACCP and GMP standards, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting NPD activities. Strong collaborator with suppliers and production teams, passionate about food innovation and ensuring compliance with safety and legal standards. Keen to contribute to a dynamic NPD team with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
NPD Technologist
Behnoush Company
tehran
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted in the development and formulation of innovative beverage products, including malt-based and soft drinks.
- Conducted sensory evaluation, taste panels, and shelf-life testing.
- Worked closely with quality, production, and marketing teams to support product launches.
- Maintained technical documentation and supported compliance with food industry regulations.
- Conducted ingredient trials and evaluated raw materials for functionality and stability.
- Coordinated raw material quality checks, reducing supplier deviations by approx. 15%.
Food Technology Intern
Pegah Dairy Company
tehran
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Gained hands-on experience in quality control, dairy processing, and basic laboratory testing.
- Supported the production team in monitoring critical control points (CCPs).
- Assisted in sample testing for product quality, consistency, and safety standards.
- Observed and learned standard operating procedures (SOPs) in industrial food processing environments.
- assisted in sensory evaluation and packaging compliance tasks.
Collaborated with lab team on microbiological and chemical tests.
- Assisted in sensory evaluation and packaging compliance tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition
University of Tehran, Iran
09.2014 - 09.2018
Skills
- New Product Development (NPD)
- Beverage Formulation & Sensory Testing
- Ingredient Functionality & Optimization
- Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Laboratory Testing & Quality Control
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Technical Documentation
- Teamwork & Communication
Certification
HACCP Level 2 Certificate
Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2
Allergen Awareness Certificate
Timeline
NPD Technologist
Behnoush Company
01.2020 - 01.2023
Food Technology Intern
Pegah Dairy Company
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition
University of Tehran, Iran
09.2014 - 09.2018
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