Erik Koeken
About Erik Koeken
Erik Koeken is a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician at Berry Global, Inc. since 2020, with a background in Chemistry from Avans University of Applied Sciences and experience in mentoring interns.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Erik Koeken has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. as a Quality Assurance/Laboratory Technician since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. His work is based in Cuijk, where he has contributed to the company's quality assurance processes for four years.
Education and Expertise
Erik Koeken studied at Avans University of Applied Sciences from 2014 to 2018, where he focused on Food and Pharma and earned a degree in Chemistry. He also attended Radboud University, completing a Pre-master in Chemistry in 2018. Additionally, he studied Elektro- en Informatietechniek at Avans Hogeschool Den Bosch for a year in 2013-2014.
Background in Research and Internships
Erik Koeken has experience in academic research through internships at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven and Radboud University. He worked as an Afstudeer stagiair at Technische Universiteit Eindhoven for five months in 2018 and as a Stagiair at Radboud University from 2017 to 2018, also for five months. These roles provided him with practical experience in laboratory settings.
Professional Interests and Mentoring
Erik Koeken has a strong passion for solving challenging and innovative problems, which he approaches with enthusiasm and thoroughness. He has developed a keen interest in instructing and mentoring interns, finding the experience both interesting and educational. He values outcomes that provide societal benefits and enjoys sharing these results with others.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Erik Koeken worked as a Verkoopmedewerker at Albert Heijn from 2010 to 2013 for three years. This position provided him with customer service experience and insights into retail operations.