R&D Intern

Puratos • Kenosha, WI

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About The Position

The Research and Development internship with Puratos will assist in activities related to new product development and documentation, raw material approvals, product/process improvement, lab equipment commissioning, support lab organization and other tasks, for the Chocolate and Compound category. This is a paid full-time, 40 hour per week internship. This position will be located in Kenosha, WI.

Requirements

• University Degree (or working towards one) with an excellent academic track record in Food Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Previous work or internship experience is a plus, preferably in the Food, CPG or similar industry
• Ability to travel to Kenosha, WI using reliable transportation
• Proficient in spreadsheet and presentation software
• Excellent in written and verbal communication skills
• Drive for collaboration, flexibility and achievement orientation
• Engagement and passion for the Food industry

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of new products (chocolate and compound)
• Assist with raw material approval and validation and documentation
• Support lab/pilot sample preparation and quality testing for customer projects or requests
• Assist in commissioning analytical lab equipment (viscometer and NIR)
• Support lab organization, maintenance, supplies and ingredients
• Support any production data collection related to process improvement and validations
• Test new and innovative ingredients to improve functionality of focus products
• Independently conduct lab trials and benchtop work, following SOPs and documentation requirements
• Assist in plant trials as needed
• Ensure complete documentation on new and/or revised products including: raw materials, formulations, process parameters, Quality Control tests

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree