Stephanie Skotidas
Research and Development Technologist
Food and Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC)
As the Research and Development Technologist with FBIC, Stephanie works on a variety of applied research projects and technical services and supports activities related to product development, recipe formulation, sensory evaluations, primary and secondary research and analytical services.
Stephanie also works collaboratively with industry partners, faculty, students and graduates in the FBIC food and beverage labs.
Stephanie has a background in chemistry, biology, analytical instrumentation, product development and food safety protocols. She brings to her role more than a decade of experience in her sector, including a position as RandD Food Technologist with Sensient Flavors Canada and as an Assistant Winemaker with Andrew Peller Ltd. She holds a Bachelor in Life Sciences from McMaster University and a diploma in Food and Drug Technology from Durham College.