Sara Peters
About Sara Peters
Sara Peters is an Associate ITQ Principal Scientist at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in chemistry and information science.
Current Role at General Mills
Sara Peters currently holds the position of Associate ITQ Principal Scientist at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, she provides her expertise in information technology and quality (ITQ) to support various scientific and research initiatives within the company. Her responsibilities include leading projects that enhance digital access and improve research processes for global and remote users.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Prior to her current role, Sara Peters worked as a Patent Research Scientist at General Mills from 2013 to 2017. During her four-year tenure, she was responsible for conducting in-depth patent research to support the company's innovation efforts in product development and technology. This role involved close collaboration with R&D teams to ensure compliance with intellectual property laws and to inform strategic decision-making.
Career at Ecolab
Sara Peters has an extensive career history at Ecolab, spanning 13 years. She began as a Chemist in Quality Control from 1996 to 2000, where she focused on ensuring the quality and compliance of chemical formulations. She then advanced to Senior Chemist in Formulation from 2000 to 2008, contributing to the development of new chemical products. From 2008 to 2013, she served as Principal Chemist - GKS, where she led research initiatives and product innovations.
Educational Background
Sara Peters has a diverse educational background. She earned her MLIS degree in Library & Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2009-2011) and St. Catherine University (2008-2009). Additionally, she holds a BA in Chemistry from St. Olaf College, obtained in 1996. Her education provides a strong foundation in both scientific research and information management.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout her career, Sara Peters has led various significant projects. She implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) and other digital access enhancements to serve a global, remote user base. She also managed the migration of a physical library collection to a digital format, improving its accessibility. Furthermore, she mentors and supports the Global Science Information Analysis team in Mumbai, helping them develop skills and collaborate with leading researchers in R&D.