Ian Schouten
About Ian Schouten
Ian Schouten is a Process Engineer at JBT FoodTech, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in microbiology and biomedical research, with previous roles in various research and analytical positions across multiple organizations in the Netherlands.
Work at JBT FoodTech
Ian Schouten has been employed at JBT FoodTech as a Process Engineer since 2020. In this role, he leads teams for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and supports the manufacturing team with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) commissioning. He is responsible for training customer employees to operate JBT FoodTech machines effectively. Additionally, he provides both remote and on-site support for specific customer needs, referred to as 'Specials'. His expertise includes designing and translating new processes into process flow diagrams and process schematics.
Previous Experience in Research and Analysis
Ian Schouten has a diverse background in research and analysis. He worked as a Research Technician at Arthrogen for 10 months in the Amsterdam Area from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Graduate Research Intern at the University of Groningen for 6 months in 2016. He also held positions at Eurofins, where he worked as a Junior Microbiology Analyst from 2015 to 2017 and as a Medior Microbiology Analyst for 8 months in 2017. His experience includes working in a sensory grading laboratory at FrieslandCampina for 1 month in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ian Schouten studied Biomedical Research at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2011 to 2016. His education provided him with a strong foundation in scientific principles and methodologies. He has developed expertise in designing processes and translating them into process flow diagrams and schematics, which are essential skills in his current role as a Process Engineer.
Early Career and Internships
Ian Schouten began his career as a Student Assistant at Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences from 2013 to 2014. He later gained research experience as a Research Intern at the University of Groningen for 4 months from 2015 to 2016. These early roles contributed to his professional development and provided him with valuable insights into research methodologies and laboratory practices.