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Packaging SpeaksPS Episode 12: Jennifer Benolken | Regusalesgineerultantolunteer - Healthcare PackagingIn this episode Christian sits down with Jen Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist at DuPont. With over 30 years in the packaging industry, Jen shares her journey across medical device manufacturers and suppliers, her passion for sterile barrier systems, and why she proudly includes “volunteer” in her job title. From the critical role of Tyvek to the future of sustainability, standards, and wicked problems yet to be solved, Jen brings a wealth of insight and encouragement for packaging professionals at every stage of their career. Guest: Jennifer Benolken (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbenolken/) Host: Christian Ellis (http...
2025-09-0855 min
SPOT RadioFundamentals of Medical Device PackagingOn this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Jennifer Benolken, Sarah Rosenblum, Dannette Casper, Cassandra Ladd, and Arthur Castronovo from the Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC) about the success of the inaugural "Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging" course. Listen in and learn about this valuable course as well as the big news that the course will also be available at the MD&M West meeting in Anaheim California in February.Jennifer Benolken CPPL, is a Medical Device and Regulatory Package Engineering Specialist with DuPont Tyvek® Medical Packaging. Jennifer works with DuPont Tyvek®’s medi...
2023-01-0437 minSPOT RadioA chat about the "Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging" courseOn this episode of SPOT radio, Charlie Webb CPPL speaks with Brian Nissen, Jennifer Benolken, and Amy Stewart from the IOPP's Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee (MDPTC) about the upcoming "Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging" course. Listen in and learn about this exciting new event. Guest bio's:Brian Nissen, CPP received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has been with QTS for twelve years and currently holds the position of Project Engineering Manager. Brian has over twenty years of experience in the medical device industry and ha...
2022-08-3135 min
The Packology PodcastJennifer Benolken Came to Packaging by AccidentJennifer Benolken came to packaging by accident during her collegiate years. She doesn't have a packaging engineering degree, so she went to Kettering University in a five-year program. She just fell in love with the packaging during her entire Coop experience and ever since she has always gone back to packaging sterilization and labeling. On this episode, we'll talk about:What was it about that specific part of the packaging that excites her?What's her specific role at Dupont right now?ISO 11 607 and ISO 16 775.What are the most fascinating parts that she finds about working with m...
2022-08-2026 minSPOT RadioThe "Kilmer Innovations in Packaging" group gains momentumOn this episode of SPOT radio, we speak once again with medical device packaging influencers Rod Patch and Jennifer Benolken about the progress of the "Kilmer innovations in packaging" group. This group hopes to imagine best practices in sterile packaging and will pose questions to colleagues that will spark innovations that will shape the future of medical device sterility and delivery. Guest Description:Rod Patch is Senior Director, Package Engineering & Product Labeling for Johnson & Johnson Vision. In his role, Rod serves the needs of J&J’...
2020-06-0937 minSPOT RadioSterile packaging innovation, introducing the Kilmer innovation in Packaging group.In this episode, we speak with sterile packaging influencers Rod Patch and Jennifer Benolken, CPPL from the Kilmer group. The Kilmer Conference community is a forum for select sterility assurance professionals. This group shares knowledge and best practices, poses questions to colleagues, and through their conversations, they spark the innovations that will shape the future of sterility assurance. Listen and learn about the valuable charter of the Kilmer innovation in packaging group. Guest Description:Rod Patch is Senior Director, Package Engineering & Product Labeling for Johnson & Johnson Vision. In...
2020-01-1753 min