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Ruixiang Ren

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Results-driven R&D Specialist specializing in dietary supplement development and nutritional analysis. Expertise in formulation innovation and regulatory compliance to enhance product quality and market success. Skilled in data analysis and problem-solving, dedicated to translating scientific research into effective, functional food solutions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

R&D Specialist

Nanjing Sinolife United Company Ltd
Nanjing, China
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Nanjing Sinolife United Company Ltd, the parent company of Goodhealth NZ, operates in the dietary supplement sector, specializing in general trade for importing products from New Zealand to China and cross-border e-commerce.
  • New Product Development: Conduct market research, design and develop formulations, and perform compliance reviews. Monitored regulatory changes that may have an impact on current or future products under development.
  • OEM Coordination: Select and liaise with OEM partners to establish a robust product development and production system, including drafting and reviewing quality specifications, and conducting raw material audits, ensuring product label compliance.
  • Import/Export Compliance: Address and follow up on import/export issues, providing solutions for compliance-related questions.
  • Post-Launch Support: Offer academic support after product launches, including product training sessions.

Nutrition Claim Intern

Danone
Shanghai, China
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Early Life Nutrition Department (Aptamil Product Line)
  • Scientific Research & Competitor Analysis: Conducted scientific evidence searches and analyses, built and refined a competitive product database, and gathered relevant product, competitor, and market insights for evaluation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with the medical science and R&D teams to support the later stages of product development, and assist in managing public account operations.
  • Content Review & Compliance: Assisted the marketing department with content review, ensuring scientific accuracy, and regulatory compliance.

Education

Master of Science - Food Science

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
03-2026

Master of Science - Nutrition

King's College London
London, UK
01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska,USA
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Engineering

Northwest A&F University
Shaanxi,China
05.2022

Skills

  • Product development
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Experimental design
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Certification

  • Outstanding Volunteer at FBIF 2021, assisting in the Food Show setup, global packaging exhibition, and guest coordination.

Affiliations

  • Served as Vice Captain of my undergraduate debate team, leading training sessions and securing multiple campus-level awards.
  • Participated in the University Student 'Internet+' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition with the project 'Healthy Snacks,' earning campus-level honors.
  • Conducted an independent social research project on urban life during COVID-19 in Xi'an High-Tech Zone, interviewing local businesses and residents.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

R&D Specialist

Nanjing Sinolife United Company Ltd
03.2024 - 12.2024

Nutrition Claim Intern

Danone
09.2023 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Food Science

University of Auckland

Master of Science - Nutrition

King's College London

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Engineering

Northwest A&F University
Ruixiang Ren