Intern - Innovation

Job Description
Innovation Intern
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 Flavors Innovation 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 an Innovation Scientist in the development of new flavor and taste technologies and ingredients that will provide innovative solutions addressing industry issues
• Responsible for data entry into DevEx system to document and ship samples.
• Responsible for production in pilot plant as needed.
• Assist in flavor preparation, testing, learning the 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.
• Utilizes good communication skills, both written and oral; enters and maintains accurate and thorough records as required.
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Lead a development project from start to finish.

• Help maintain the lab, i.e. washing glassware, filing flavors, cleaning out refrigerators etc.

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.