Research & Development Intern

General Description:

The Research and Development Intern is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Research and Development Intern does this by completing assigned R&D Duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Research and Development Intern is also responsible for assisting and supporting product development. The Research and Development Intern completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
2. Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
3. Support prototype development for customers and new projects/concepts under the guidance of experienced R&D professionals.
4. Assist in designing and conducting experiments in the laboratory and pilot plant to contribute to project advancement.
5. Collaborate with different departments to leverage resources and capabilities for New Product Development (NPD) and customer projects.
6. Participate in formulation experiments, trials, and scale-ups based on project requirements.
7. Assist in operating laboratory and pilot plant equipment, gaining exposure to various processes such as hot fill, cold fill, and UHT processes.
8. Contribute to the analysis of experimental data and interpretation of results.
9. Stay informed about industry trends and technological developments relevant to the company's needs.
10. Maintain accurate records, provide project updates to stakeholders, and actively participate in team meetings.
11. Works safely and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
12. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
13. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adhere to sanitation practices.
14. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, and Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Education/Experience:

1. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
2. Previous internship experience or coursework related to product development is a plus.
3. Familiarity with experimental design and statistical analysis is desirable.

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager after the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in business- and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, and standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures, and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shifts.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by the Supervisor/Manager.
3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40-45 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes, possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with a meal break.
4. handle and able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle, and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Duration:

• 3 months.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in research and development within the dynamic environment of the dairy processing industry. If you are a motivated individual looking to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting, we encourage you to apply for this position and be part of our team at Byrne.

Location:

• East Syracuse.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18.00 to $25.00.