Product Development Intern

• Participate in product ideation and scoping
• Support development of new products as well as improve existing items across all product segments
• Produce batches of formulas for development purposes as well as product prototypes and samples
• Perform analytical testing of prototypes
• Design and conduct sensory panels

Product Testing & Analysis

• Perform product testing across full range of product attributes (pH, viscosity, brix, color scoring, etc.)
• Organize and report data collected
• Analyze data from testing to provide insight on product prototypes
• Participate in monitoring market samples across product categories

Project Management

• Develop and adhere to project timelines
• Organize project plans and provide status updates to team
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive projects to successful completion

Technical & Administrative Support

• Perform research as needed to support projects for product development team
• Participate in conducting sensory panels
• Assist in creation of technical documentation and product specifications
• Perform daily calibration and general maintenance of all laboratory and analytical equipment
• Assist with laboratory upkeep regarding lab cleanliness and organization

• Actively seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field(s)

• Experienced working within a lab
• Computer knowledge required; MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Indirect:  None

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment
• The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk
• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel
• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms
• The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally  lift/carry items as heavy as 60 pounds
• The employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Quality
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making

• Responsible for organizing time for completing daily tasks as well as new projects
• Willingness to work within processing facilities in order to provide aid for projects