Applications Research Intern - Proliant Dairy Ingredients

The Applications Research Intern will conduct applications research on current and newly developed products to support sales, marketing, and research efforts.

JOB QUALIFICATONS:

Education:

Pursuing a Food Sciences, Engineering or Business degree.

Preferred sophomore or junior classification.

Preferred >3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA.

JOB DUTIES:

• Conduct testing and analysis of current and newly developed products to determine functional, nutritional and/or organoleptic properties and performance in finished applications.
• Preparation of product samples for use at tradeshows, distributor, and customer locations.
• Analyze and interpret data from experiments and communicate the findings into technical data sheets and/or presentations for customers and trade organizations.

• Ability to learn and understand basic technical knowledge of the functionality and chemistry of dairy ingredients.
• Ability to learn how to formulate and optimize the characteristics of a broad range of foods, including baked goods, confectionary products, dairy products, etc.
• Basic technical knowledge of sensory evaluation and textural measurement techniques and methods.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential information including research & development projects, sales contacts, financial information and confidential or proprietary formulations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to comply with work related deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
• Ability to safely operate all necessary office and laboratory equipment to accomplish job duties such as computers and software, laboratory equipment and materials, etc.
• Ability to assist with special and ongoing projects as instructed by manager.
• Assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual or collaborate as part of a team.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours a week.