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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $584
Billed in all: $190,733$191k
$292 in the last 6 months
Across 42 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 25% in Recipe Development
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