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Food Grade Laboratory Technician

BSc(Hons) Food Science (Otago)
 

Contact

Tel +64 3 479 7544
Email crystal.vangorp@otago.ac.nz
Location: Portacom
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm

About

Crystal van Gorp was born and bred in Dunedin and completed an undergraduate degree in Food Science at the University of Otago (BSc). In 2021-2022 she took on further study in the Food Science department over summer developing 5 different plant-based yoghurt using plant-based milk alternatives. In 2022 she did her post-graduate degree in the Food Science Department (BSc(Hons)) where she researched the volatile compounds found in e-liquids sold in New Zealand using gas chromatography  mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Between the end of 2022 and 2023 Crystal underwent industrial experience at Fonterra as a Laboratory Technician in the Chemistry and Sensory department as well as a GC-MS research and developer.

At the end of 2023 Crystal took on the role as a Food Grade Laboratory Technician in the Department of Food Science. In this role she assists with the smooth sailing of the Food Grade teaching laboratories.

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