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Alan L.

Chemical Engineer, Food Scientist, Process Development, All Food

TOP RATED PLUS | 100% Job Success | 13+ Years R&D Excellence I take food and cosmetic products from concept to commercial manufacturing. Solving the formulation, regulatory, and scale-up challenges that get stuck products to market. What I Do: Chemical engineer operating a fully-equipped R&D laboratory in Dallas, specializing in: FDA-compliant formulation development (food & cosmetics) Shelf life optimization and stability testing Clean beauty standards (Sephora Clean, EU regulations) Process engineering and manufacturing scale-up Water activity analysis and preservative systems Products I've launched: Food & Beverage: Gummies (protein, fiber, CBD/THC, functional mushrooms) | RTD beverages (tea, matcha, alcoholic seltzers, liquors) | Powdered bases (ice cream, cake mixes, yogurt) | Sauces, dressings, and dips | Chocolate syrups and flavorings Cosmetics & Personal Care: Sunscreen formulations (anhydrous sprays, Minerals, SPF 30-45) | Anti-aging serums (peptides, actives) | Emulsion systems (creams, lotions) | Natural preservative systems | Hand sanitizers and aerosols. Whether you're facing texture challenges, regulatory roadblocks, or manufacturing hurdles, I bring 13+ years of problem-solving across formulation chemistry, analytical testing, and process optimization. From initial concept through plant installation, I ensure your product works technically and commercially. Let's transform your concept into a market-ready product.

🇺🇸Dallas, United States$250/hr100% JSS5.00 (17)Since Jul 2021

Earnings and projects

MRR
$97

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#135,764 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#18,454 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $584

Total earnings
$182k

Billed in all: $191k

World#17,699 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#4,177 / 62.1k
Per project
$4.9k

$292 in the last 6 months

World#35,298 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,850 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,762 / 62.1k
Projects in all
37

Across 42 contracts

50% fixed50% hourly
World#81,187 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#12,218 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$191kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$188k$190k$192k$194kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 25% in Recipe Development

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  8. #213Food & Beverage670 freelancers · 🇺🇸 #53Top 32%