Research & Development Intern (Summer 2024) - Schreiber Foods
Shippensburg, PA 17257
About the Job
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Student InternJob Description:
In this summer internship, you will provide technical support to Research Scientists and to customers by preparing requested customer samples, assisting in running pilot and plant trials and conducting a variety of technical support activities including shelf life testing, sensory evaluations and testing, ingredient screening, test development and product functionality testing.
This internship assists with customer sample development, product applications, competitive evaluations, product improvement and product transfers.
This role helps support the team and leading projects involving the following: Customer sample development, plant trials and technical support activities.
Internship will start in May 2024 and is located at our plant in Shippensburg, PA.
What you’ll do:
Follow the Production Development Process/SOP to develop and commercialize new products. Prepare cheese, yogurt and other product type samples as requested by customers through the project request process. Coordinate/assist with new product scale up pilot and plant trials including formulation, weighing, cooking, recording and reporting of results. Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports. Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.
Good communication skills, both written & verbal are required.
Assist Home Office R&D with exploratory project work and documentation of technical information
Serve as an effective R&D team member. Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers.
Provide a wide range of technical assistance to Home Office R&D, Scientists and Staff. Some of the key areas of help will be in addressing ingredient screening, data analysis of both trial and plant production runs, etc.
What you need to exceed:
Currently pursuing an advanced degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field.
Ability to work up to 40 hours during the summer of 2024
Candidate must be computer literate, have good communication and organizational skills, a high attention to detail, mechanical aptitude and the ability to work effectively with other Schreiber partners
Must have reliable transportation
Internship benefits:
- Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
- Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
- Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
- Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
- Rewards program for referring others
- Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
- Discounts on our products and more
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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