Featured Member: Clarissa White on HBCU CONNECT!

Q&A With Clarissa White

Clarissa White
R&D Innovation Lab Manager, MARS PETCARE
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Joined: Jul 26th, 2011

About (request update)

Education (request update)

Alabama A&M University class of 2011

Undergrad Major: Chemistry

High School: Colbert County High School in Leighton, AL class of 1993

Experience

I currently work with MARS PETCARE as R&D Innovation Lab Manager
I have 6 years of experience working in the Science industry.

Quality Support Lab Manager | MARS PETCARE
From January 2023 to August 2025 • 2 year(s)
Managed dedicated lab team supporting product development pilot trials for regional/global R&D stakeholders in compliance with quality and food safety requirements. Secured Quality Management Program certification.

R&D Innovation Lab Manager | MARS PETCARE
From May 2019 to August 2025 • 6 year(s)
Directed multidisciplinary teams across R&D, prototyping, and technical kitchen spaces, driving scientific excellence and product innovation for global brands. Rebuilt R&D operations post-reorganization, established preservation lab, increased productivity by 42% and reduced resource use.

My Groups

Invite Me To A Group

Guestbook Comments

more-->

Not a Member? Sign Up - It's FREE

You'll receive access to our Newsletter, Scholarships, HBCU Profiles, Jobs, Internships, Mentors, Member Profiles and more!

Upload Photo:

First Name:

Last Name:

Email:

Password:

Location:

College:

Major:

Graduating Class: