Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods

Temporary R&D Technician

Springdale, USA · Internship

No sponsorship$32k-$40kDetected 25 days ago
ExcelSupply ChainAR/VRGMPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsFood Science

About the role

  • This may be a great opportunity for a university student interested in pursuing a career in food science.
  • This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food science & product development, including hands-on lab work at a food company.
  • A key focus will be supporting the development of seasonings and coatings for application within the protein foods segment.

Requirements

  • Have strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to work through problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Have high attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets (e.g., Excel).
  • Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related technical degree, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with laboratory scales, laboratory equipment & food storage equipment.
  • The ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • The ability to taste and work with foods and food ingredients that are identified as allergens.
  • Current status as a junior / rising senior in an undergraduate program OR a candidate for a master's degree.
  • Previous internship, campus leadership, or project experience in food science or related area.

Compensation

  • Preparing both sample blends and samples of finished products for internal and external review.
  • Conducting internal product cuttings.
  • Updating laboratory logs/records.
  • Maintaining inventory of raw material.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing workstations, equipment, dishes, cooking vessels and surrounding area; as well as laboratory food preparation equipment.
  • Conducting routine monitoring, calibration and documentation of laboratory scales, laboratory equipment, food storage equipment, pest control devices/services and safety equipment.

Benefits

  • This role is not eligible for benefits.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This role is not available under OPT or CPT, and work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

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