Allison Maloney

Allison Maloney is a skilled Technologist at Ingredion Incorporated, managing technical services within the CATALYST Program since July 2022. Previously, Allison held the role of Principal Technician, developing solutions and optimizing formulas for bakery, snack, and beverage categories, showcasing innovations at trade shows. As a Quality Assurance Intern at Kargher Chocolate, Allison successfully completed traceability exercises, led preparations for a BRC audit achieving an AA grade, and managed microbiological testing. Experience as a Learning Assistant at Penn State’s Department of Chemistry involved collaborating on lab procedures and instructing students in food chemistry. Additionally, work as an Assistant Research Technician at the Penn State Sensory Evaluation Center included executing sensory tests and data analysis in a collaborative research environment. Allison holds a degree in Food Science from Penn State University, earned in 2022.