Food Scientist Intern

Scope of Job:

This position will assist in the investigations, experimental design, formulation testing, decision making, and commercialization of new product, product renovation, and product maintenance projects. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional team members from Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to assure products consistently deliver on product design. The position will provide the opportunity to experience food product design and renovation in a corporate setting with exposure to production plant facilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Take ownership of an individual project(s) and present to key stakeholders at the end of the internship period. Document and maintain organized, detailed records of laboratory formulation variables and data analysis. Participate in cuttings of your own products, fellow food scientist s products, production quality cuttings, and competitive products. Assist in product development process through the following tasks: sampling raw materials, executing sample production, developing formulas, and shadowing food scientists during factory trials. Create preliminary Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and ingredient statements with guidance from Regulatory Specialist. Collaborate with production and support departments to ensure food safety and the quality of our products. Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Current student or recent graduate in a Bachelor s program in Food science or similar area of concentration.

Experience:

Technical knowledge with good reasoning and sound judgement abilities. Preliminary coursework or training in food science, culinary areas, or other applied sciences.

Competencies:

Creative problem-solving skills and an orientation towards innovation. Ability to work in fast paced environment and adaptable to change.

Physical Requirements:

Work is performed during the day in a laboratory, production, or office environment. Work must be done on site. The noise level in the work area ranges from quiet to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, reach with hands/arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Full time, generally five-day, 40-hour work week. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.