Cristina Lacunza
About Cristina Lacunza
Cristina Lacunza is an R&D Technician at General Mills with a background in food technology and experience in R&D, HSE, and quality control roles across multiple companies.
Current Role at General Mills
Cristina Lacunza is currently employed as a Research and Development (R&D) Technician at General Mills. She has been with the company since June 2017. In this role, she is responsible for contributing to the development and improvement of food products. Her work involves various stages of product research, formulation, and testing.
Previous Employment
Before joining General Mills, Cristina Lacunza worked at Mondelēz International as a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Technician for 3 months in 2017. In 2016, she held positions as a Quality Control Technician at Complementos de Piensos Compuestos S.A. for 5 months, and as an R&D Assistant at Proinec for 1 month. She also served as an R&D Scholarship recipient in the Food Technology Department at Universidad Pública de Navarra for 5 months in 2016. Her earlier experience includes a 1-month term as a Quality Control Technician in practice at Señorío de Sarría S.A. in 2015.
Educational Background
Cristina Lacunza pursued her education at two prominent universities in Spain. She studied at Universidad de La Rioja before attending Universidad Pública de Navarra, where she specialized in food technology. She completed her studies at Universidad Pública de Navarra over a four-year period from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background provided a solid foundation in food technology, which she has applied throughout her professional career.
Experience in Food Technology and Quality Control
Cristina Lacunza has extensive experience in both Research and Development (R&D) and Quality Control within the food industry. Her role as an R&D technician at General Mills, along with her previous positions in R&D and quality control roles at other companies, showcases her diverse expertise. Her background in food technology has been pivotal in her contributions to food product development, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
Career Development and Short-term Roles
Early in her career, Cristina Lacunza held multiple short-term technical roles that contributed to her professional growth. These positions offered her a wide range of experiences in the food industry, including roles in quality control, R&D, and HSE. Her exposure to different companies and roles has given her a well-rounded understanding of the industry's technical demands and challenges.