Job Overview
Employment Type
Internship
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.75
Benefits
Internship experience
Professional Development
mentorship opportunities
collaborative work environment
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
Our organization is a leading entity in the food science and innovation sector, focusing on developing cutting-edge products and solutions that meet dynamic consumer needs and industry standards. We prioritize innovation, quality, and sustainability, integrating advanced scientific methodologies with practical applications to create superior food products. Our facilities include state-of-the-art pilot plants and sensory services laboratories that are integral to research and product development. As a team, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, supporting continuous learning and professional growth for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity and providing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completed junior year in a Bachelor’s degree program or currently enrolled in a Master’s program
- Degree focus in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Willingness to learn and take initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency with computer software relevant to product development and sensory analysis
Job Qualifications
- Completed junior year in a Bachelor’s level program or currently enrolled in a Master’s program
- Degree focus in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
- Strong interest in product development and sensory analysis
- Ability to learn and apply technical concepts quickly
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
Job Duties
- Learn and assist with all product development including pilot plant spray dryer operation, dry blending, sample prep, and ingredient inventory management
- Learn and assist with sensory services including sensory concepts and application, panel preparation, data entry in Compusense software or other applicable software
- Learn and assist Development and Application scientists with formula creation, formula adjustments, existing formula adaptation, application creation
- Understand and utilize the Project Cost Management database
- Learn and assist Research and Innovation Scientist(s) with prototyping, application creation
- Present weekly to the Supervising manager tasks and concepts learned
- Officially present to management team, tasks and concepts learned after each phase of internship
- Identify and propose to management team one Improvement project for R&D and/or Innovation Center related processes/tasks, or other contributing project related to any of the above tasks or departments
- If approved, Lead execution of the project if timeline allows
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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