Food Science Intern

nutpods • Bellevue, WA

121d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The R&D / Quality Food Science Intern will conduct projects of various sizes to increase nutpods' understanding of our product line and to identify new product opportunities. The intern will gain understanding of and exposure to emulsion stability, aseptic processing, and sensory analysis of coffee creamer products. The internship projects and duties will include Quality Assurance and intersect with Operations and Innovation to further our product knowledge. As a member of the R&D and Quality team, the person will work to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient R&D lab by following standards for lab use and product testing.

Requirements

• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university as a sophomore, junior, senior or master’s student in Food Science or related degrees.
• Must have at least one semester of school left after internship completion or acceptance into a graduate program.
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to taste subtle flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel differences.
• Ability to lift, move, and carry boxes and equipment up to 35lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct projects to increase understanding of product line and identify new product opportunities.
• Gain exposure to emulsion stability, aseptic processing, and sensory analysis.
• Engage in Quality Assurance tasks.
• Collaborate with Operations and Innovation teams.
• Maintain a clean and organized R&D lab.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $20-30 per hour.
• Paid holidays.
• Cell phone reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees