Rich La

Rich La is a seasoned professional in formulation science and supply chain management with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as a Contract Manufacturing Organization and Supply Chain Manager at Debut since July 2023, Rich previously held the position of Scientist at Impossible Foods, where significant contributions included the development of a scale-down drying platform and advancements in product quality and stability assessments. Prior roles at Native Microbials, Inc. included Senior Formulation Process Engineer and Formulation Process Engineer, where Rich led product launches and optimized manufacturing processes. Early career experiences at Marrone Bio Innovations involved roles from Research Scientist to Assistant Research Scientist, focusing on process troubleshooting and formulation innovations. Rich holds a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, Davis, and an Associate of Science in Physical Sciences from Mission College.