Intern - R&D

Sensient•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Colors LLC is looking for a Food Science – R&D Intern. This exciting role will work in our Color Service Lab (CSL) and will provide support for the CSL team Application Scientists. CSL support will be in the areas of sample preparation, lab trials, pilot plant support, and new product development trials. The internship will be based out of our St. Louis facility near downtown St. Louis. Position is a paid internship.

Requirements

Minimum status of a junior level and working toward a four-year degree program preferably in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology. A minimum 3.0 overall GPA is required.
Basic lab knowledge and skills are a must. This includes, but is not limited to knowledge and the ability to measure characteristics such as pH, viscosity, solids, etc.
Excellent proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Able to deliver effective and accurate results and meet deadlines.
Able to work independently and as part of a team on a broad variety of projects.
Good professional appearance and demeanor.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Well-organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter.
Ability to execute, multi-task and thrive in an extremely fast paced, high growth environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of various lab equipment such as a Colorimeter and a Spectrophotometer is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with sample preparation for samples sent to customers for evaluation, and assistance with sample preparation to evaluate new raw materials.
Conduct lab trials under the direction of Application Technologists to support application projects.
Conduct trials using pilot plant equipment to support new product development.
Write reports as required to document findings from trials or projects.
Participate in all staff meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Build and maintain relationships with employees and colleagues in a professional and personable manner adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.
Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared, and handled according to the highest possible standards.