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Márton Kajtor

Márton Kajtor

Food Engineer
Ipolytölgyes

Summary

Dynamic Food Engineer with expertise in food microbiology and data analysis, honed at Foodcontrol Group. Successfully led hygiene inspections and microbiological surveys, driving improvements in food safety protocols. Proven collaborator and problem-solver, presenting findings at scientific conferences and training junior staff to enhance team performance.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Food Engineer

Foodcontrol Group
05.2021 - 02.2025
  • Made the hygiene inspections in more than 100 catering kitchens, trained and tested the stuff.
  • Planned and carried out microbiological, allergen and food waste surveys and coordinated the interns,who helped with the surveys.
  • Analyzed the data, which was used for publications.
  • Participated in the examination of microbiological samples in the laboratory
  • Wrote the annual reports on the data collected, and made suggestions for improving any poor results.
  • Participated in scientific conferences as a speaker, presenting the data we collected.
  • Participated in the School Food for Change program, which served to improve the sustainability, utilization and quality of food served in public catering.


Research Assistant

Lendület Laboratory of Systems Neuroscience
09.2017 - 11.2022
  • Designed an experiment and led the project from experimentation to publication.
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Analyzed complex data sets to uncover critical insights, driving direction of research projects.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
  • Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.

Education

Master of Science - Food Science

Hungarian University of Agriculture And Life Sciences
Budapest
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

Hungarian University of Agriculture And Life Sciences
Budapest, Hungary
04.2001 -

Skills

Nutritional analysis proficiency

Software

Microsoft

Matlab

PLC

Publications

Kajtor, M., Billes, V. A., Király, B., Karkusova, P., Kovács, T., Stabb, H., ... & Hangya, B. (2023). Altered reactivity to threatening stimuli in Drosophila models of Parkinson’s disease, revealed by a trial-based assay. bioRxiv, 2023-08.


Tóth, A. J., Kajtor, M., Illés, C. B., Dunay, A., Vinogradov, S., Battay, M., ... & Bittsánszky, A. (2024). The effectiveness of food safety self-checking systems in institutional catering. Applied Food Research, 4(2), 100488.


Toth, A. J., Kajtor, M., Kasza, G., Battay, M., Bittsánszky, A., & Süth, M. (2024). Gluten contamination survey on school kitchen surfaces and identification of the food handling practices limiting cross-contamination with gluten. Food Control, 160, 110312.

Timeline

Food Engineer

Foodcontrol Group
05.2021 - 02.2025

Research Assistant

Lendület Laboratory of Systems Neuroscience
09.2017 - 11.2022

Master of Science - Food Science

Hungarian University of Agriculture And Life Sciences
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Food And Nutrition

Hungarian University of Agriculture And Life Sciences
04.2001 -
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