Linda van Loon

Linda van Loon has a diverse work experience in the field of fermentation and laboratory management. Linda has worked as a Public Speaker since 2022 and has expertise in addressing fermentation challenges in breweries. Linda has also worked as a Fermentation Consultant, offering customized solutions for fermentation issues in the brewing industry.

In 2021, Linda served as a Fermentation Scientist and Lab Manager at Norwegian Mycelium (NoMy), where they focused on lab operations and data analysis. Prior to that, they worked as a Yeast- and Fermentation Specialist at Eik & Tid, where their responsibilities included yeast management, R&D, and project management.

Linda has also gained experience in sales as an Export Manager for Nevel Artisan Ales and as the Head of Laboratory & Production at Kveik Yeastery AS. Linda has expertise in quality control, yeast propagation, and process optimization.

Before entering the brewing industry, Linda worked as an Assistant Scientist at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, where they conducted research on vaccine development and downstream processing. Linda has experience in GMP/GLP practices and laboratory techniques such as chromatography and bioreactor fermentation.

Overall, Linda van Loon's work experience showcases their expertise in fermentation, laboratory management, and problem-solving in the brewing industry.

Linda van Loon's education history includes obtaining an Associate's degree in Life Sciences from Rijn IJssel from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they attended Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN) from 2011 to 2013, where they studied Life Sciences. In 2006 to 2007, Linda attended Arteveldehogeschool, where they studied Journalism, specifically Journalism. Before that, they attended Alfa-college from 2001 to 2003, earning an Associate's degree in Social cultural Work.

In addition to their formal education, Linda has obtained several certifications. Linda received a Diploma in Brewing - Module 2 Fermentation from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling in 2019. In 2018, Linda obtained a General Certificate in Brewing, also from the Institute of Brewing & Distilling. In 2017, they acquired certifications in LEAN manufacturing and Yellow belt from The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.