Taylor Person
About Taylor Person
Taylor Person is a Senior Scientist in Product Development at Apeel Sciences, where they have worked since 2020. They hold a Master of Science from Colorado State University and have previous experience as a Formulation Scientist and in various research roles.
Current Role at Apeel Sciences
Taylor Person serves as a Senior Scientist in Product Development at Apeel Sciences, a position held since 2020. In this role, Taylor focuses on advancing product formulations to enhance the shelf life of fresh produce. The work is conducted in Goleta, California, where Taylor applies expertise in formulation science to develop innovative solutions for the agricultural sector.
Previous Experience at Apeel Sciences
Prior to the current role, Taylor worked as a Formulation Scientist at Apeel Sciences from 2018 to 2020. During this two-year tenure, Taylor contributed to the development of formulations aimed at reducing food waste. This experience laid the foundation for Taylor's current responsibilities in product development.
Educational Background
Taylor Person holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree from Colorado State University, completed between 2015 and 2018. Prior to this, Taylor earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) from Texas Tech University, studying from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, Taylor participated in a summer course at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2014.
Research and Internship Experience
Taylor has a diverse background in research and internships. As an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Texas Tech University from 2014 to 2015, Taylor engaged in hands-on research projects. Taylor also worked as a Research Assistant at Texas A&M AgriLife for three months in 2012. An internship at ICRISAT in Patancheru, India, in 2017 provided international experience in agricultural research.
Early Career Roles
In the early stages of the career, Taylor held positions that contributed to skill development in agricultural sciences. This includes a role as a Greenhouse Technician at Bayer CropScience from 2013 to 2014, where Taylor gained practical experience in plant cultivation and management. These foundational roles have informed Taylor's subsequent work in product development.