R&D Intern
About The Position
Mantrose Group is a world leader in specialty coatings and functional blends for the food, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. Founded more than 100 years ago, Mantrose is proud to be part of RPM International Inc., a $5.6 billion multinational company with 14,600 employees worldwide and subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company has a diverse portfolio with hundreds of name-brand products, many of which are leaders in the markets they serve. Food Ingredients offers a wide range of specialty product formulations for use in dairy products, baked goods, beverages, confections, nutraceuticals, dips, dressings and sauces. Its product line promotes uniformity, enhances texture, thickens, prevents separation and extends shelf life and includes clean label, non-GMO, organic and natural solutions. We are seeking a motivated Food Science or Chemistry Intern to join our R&D team for a summer internship. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with a variety of ingredients and food systems to support internal and external product application development. The intern will work closely with scientists to conduct analytical testing, prepare product samples, and assist with performance evaluations in a laboratory setting.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field
- Strong interest in laboratory and product development work
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Prior lab experience (academic or internship) preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct laboratory and pilot scale work on finished food system to meet internal and external project requirements.
- Prepare product samples for shelf-life testing, evaluation and data collection.
- Coordinate, summarize and report experimental data clearly and concisely to support informed project decision making.
- Support application testing in systems such as dressings, sauces, and dairy products
- Record results and assist with data analysis
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment
Benefits
- Practical, hands-on experience in a professional lab setting
- Exposure to real R&D and shelf-life research projects
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Career development in food science and analytical testing
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
