• Job Description

  Req#: 3694

  Savory Flavors R&D

  What is Sensient Technologies?

  Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries.

  Job Summary

  Sensient’s Savory Flavors North America division is seeking a talented lab intern For Summer 2024! You will gain an in-depth experience in, product development, lab comprehension and equipment knowledge within flavors and specialty value-added ingredient applications. You will also be encouraged to explore other areas of interest to learn more about fundamentals and the general operations both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience.

  No employer sponsorship provided - No employer housing sponsorship provided

  If applying on external job board, click to apply on the Sensient Career Page as well.

  Responsibilities

  • Assists a senior flavorist in daily work by obtaining and checking raw materials, making solutions, and compounding flavors.
  • Assist in maintaining laboratory inventory of ingredients, equipment, packaging and general supplies.

  • Responsible for completion of Samples-on-Demand requests by shipping samples and application demos to the customers as needed.
  • Responsible for production of finished product samples to support production in Harbor Beach facilities.
  • Assist in sample preparation, sample testing, learning formula creation process, maintaining flavor library, participation in ideation sessions, and other lab work as assigned.
  • Conducts physical, chemical and organoleptic testing; makes oral and written observations and Judgments on process and outcome to provide feedback to chemist.
  • Maintains a safe and professional laboratory environment; complies with government and company safety directives, follows proper chemical hygiene procedures.

  • Employs good communication skills, both written and oral; enters and maintains accurate and thorough records as required.
  • Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
  • Help maintain the lab, i.e. washing glassware, filing flavors, cleaning out refrigerators etc.
  • Work on a project throughout the internship and then present the results to the department.

  Qualifications

  • Ability to follow detailed product preparation instructions and prepare samples quickly and accurately.
  • Well organized, able to handle multiple tasks daily, and operate in a safe and responsible manner in the lab.
  • Maintain accurate records of work, organize projects and prepare reports including: project objectives, project progress, technical formulations, and product data sheets.
  • Strong work ethic, ability to work well with others and a positive can-do attitude.

  Education & Experience

  At least 2 years of college science coursework preferably in the area of Food Science or Chemistry.

  Proficient in the use of MS Office programs. Able to learn new systems quickly.

  Prior internship in the food industry is beneficial but not mandatory.

• About the company

  Sensient Technologies Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and fragrances. The Company uses technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specia...

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