Intern - R&D

Who is Sensient Technologies?

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

Sensient's Color Service Lab (CSL) team is searching for a lab intern that will support in the areas of; sample preparation, lab trials, pilot plant support and new product development trials. 

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Provides assistance with sample preparation for samples being sent to customers for evaluation. 
• Provides assistance with sample preparation to evaluate new raw materials. 
• Conducts lab trials under the direction of Application Technologists to support application projects. 
• Conduct trials using pilot plant equipment to support new product development.  
• Write reports as required to document findings from trials or projects. 
• Participates in all staff meetings. 
• Builds and maintains relationships with employees and colleagues in a professional and personable manner adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Skills and abilities:

• Basic lab knowledge and skills.  This includes, but is not limited to knowledge and the ability to measure characteristics such as pH, viscosity, solids, etc. 
• Knowledge of various lab equipment such as a Colorimeter a Spectrophotometer is a plus. 
• Excellent proficiency in verbal and written communication. 
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information 
• Able to work independently and as part of a team on a broad variety of projects. 
• Able to establish and maintain working relationships with employees across all levels. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. 
• Able to deliver effective and accurate results and meet deadlines.  
• Good judgment and decision-making skills. 
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and a self-starter 
• Ability to execute, multi-task and thrive in an extremely fast paced, high growth environment 

Education and experience: 

Intern must be at a minimum status of a junior level and working toward a four-year degree program. Preferably in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology.  A minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA is required. 

SQF Responsibility:

Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards. 

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