Sensory Science Intern

Lactalis LAG•Buffalo, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel® , Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s® , Stonyfield Organic® , Brown Cow™ , Oui® , Yoplait® , Go-Gurt® , :ratio® , Green Mountain Creamery® , and Mountain High® , along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun® , Gopi® , and Arz® . At Lactalis, we live by our core values— Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity . We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION , your STORY , and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sensory Science Intern based in Buffalo, NY. If you’re looking for a unique internship experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Candidate will possess or be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, etc.; Dairy or Food Science a plus)
Interest in Sensory Science is a plus.
Experience in conducting sensory testing, setup, and interpretation of results is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Need to be able to work independently and in teams, with minimal direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented organization.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
Ability to operate in a transversal environment, across multiple departments.
Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with electronic data collection systems and/or sensory evaluation software is a plus.
Basic data entry, analysis, and reporting skills.
Ability to accurately collect, organize, and interpret sensory data.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in sample preparation and test execution.

Responsibilities

Assist sensory scientists in preparing samples for sensory tests.
Regularly drive to various stores to obtain commercially available dairy products for use by sensory expert panels and other tastings on a weekly basis.
Organize sensory evaluation sessions with paper or electronic ballot, materials, and samples.
Support sensory scientists in recruiting and training new sensory expert panelists as required.
Assist the sensory scientists in developing and maintaining the Lactalis Passion for Taste program.
Support the execution of different sensory tests, data entry, analysis, reporting, and sample submission to other disciplines.
Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.