Andrew Barninger

Andrew Barninger has a diverse work experience in the fields of research and development and nutrition. Andrew currently serves as the Director of Research & Development at BL Bio Lab, where they manage a team and has contributed to a significant increase in sales. Andrew also oversees the Label Compliance Team at the company. Prior to this, Andrew worked as a Supplement & Product Developer at their own company, Andrew Barninger, LLC, where they formulated bench top samples for client specifications, with a focus on chocolate, bars, and cookies. Andrew also has experience working with specialty ingredient suppliers and supplement companies. As the Chief Science Officer at Nyrvana Technologies, Andrew successfully brought a flagship product from bench top to full-scale manufacturing and developed relationships with ingredient suppliers and product manufacturers. Andrew also played a role in researching and developing a natural sweetener. Andrew has also worked as a Nutrition & Product Specialist at InVite Health, Inc., where they performed nutrition consultations and developed educational materials. Andrew has experience in managing social media content as well, as a Manager of Scientific Content & Development at Applied Science & Performance Institute. In this role, they worked closely with the marketing department and planned and executed content schedules. Andrew also served as a Research & Development Manager, where they developed ketogenic and low carbohydrate recipes and contributed to a published book on the ketogenic diet. Andrew's work experience also includes a role as a Sales Associate at GNC, where they exceeded sales standards and provided evidence-based information to customers. Andrew has also worked as a Research Technician Intern at Made In Nature, where they developed bench top samples and coordinated with marketing staff. Overall, Andrew Barninger has a strong background in research and development, nutrition, and sales.

Andrew Barninger began their education in 2012 at Johnson & Wales University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Nutrition in 2015. Andrew then continued their studies at the University of Tampa from 2015 to 2016, earning a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science. Currently, Andrew is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate at Concordia University Chicago, specializing in Health & Human Performance since 2017.

In addition to their academic pursuits, Andrew has also obtained several certifications. In June 2015, they became a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Furthermore, in May 2020, they completed the OHRP Assurance Training from the Office for Human Research Protections. Additionally, Andrew obtained CITI Conflicts of Interest certification from the CITI Program, a division of BRANY, in February 2019. Andrew also completed CITI Biomedical Research and Responsible Conduct of Research Basic courses from CITI Program, both in January 2019.