AddressProcess Engineer Intern/Co-Op
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Date:Jan 24, 2024
Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14623
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Requisition ID : 495331
Job Description
Who We Are
Art. Plus science. Is there a more potent combination?
With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partner with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products the world craves. We’re working at the cutting edge of artistry and science to apply new discoveries at every opportunity.
At our Rochester location, you will be part of a team whose history and desire to innovate and create world class products helped to propel it to be a global leader for cultures and probiotics addressing the world’s challenges to provide safer, healthier, and more nutritious food. Our facility is home to the world’s largest probiotic fermenter.
Our differences make us great. Together, we will do more good for people and the planet. Join us!
IFF is seeking innovative, collaborative college students to participate in our 2024 Co-Op or Summer 2024 student intern program at our Health & Biosciences site in Rochester, New York. IFF Co-Ops/interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on working experience while strengthening their professional skillset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leading engineering projects through investigation, scope, design, and implementation phases to provide safety and capacity improvements.
Building data visualization dashboards in plant historian.
Providing support to engineers in executing plant trials and production/maintenance troubleshooting
Comply with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC
Adhere to all quality systems including ISO 22000 Food Safety, FAMI-QS and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understan
Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and ding of IFF Corporate Quality policies and procedures. policies
Job Requirements
Required Skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the Summer and Fall semester of 2024 (will also consider Summer-only 2024).
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering Sciences, Engineering and Applied Sciences, Biology, Microbiology, or related disciplines.
Ability to work safely and comply with all corporate/site EHS guidelines and policies
Preferred Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Problem solving mindset.
Ability to work and complete projects independently, as well as within a team environment.
Basic understanding of microbiological concepts and assays.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
During this internship you will gain experience in core engineering competencies. Expected development areas include:
Problem solving and critical thinking
Data analysis and visualization
Project leadership
Process Hazard Analysis and Process Safety Management
Communicating effectively and interacting with people of different background
Accepting responsibility
Supporting organizational goals
Teaching while you learn
Effective usage of significant figures
Confidence, perseverance, and how to celebrate successes
How to make a bulleted list
Working Conditions
Frequent interaction in manufacturing plant environments (prolonged standing, walking, work at heights, temperature extremes, etc.)
Want to find out more about us?
Please visit IFF.com/careers to learn more.
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion (https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.
