R&D Intern

Mantrose Group•Elgin, IL

8h•Onsite

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. Profile Food Ingredients, a part of Mantrose, 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.