Are you a passionate Food Science student ready to sprinkle your creativity into the world of flavor? Look no further! Allen Flavors, Inc. is on the hunt for a Product Development Intern to join our exciting team. This is your chance to dive into the delicious realm of beverage formulation and ingredient supply—where we don’t just create flavors; we create experiences!
What You'll Be Cooking Up:
As our Product Development Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, working side by side with our talented team to develop and test beverage formulations. Here’s a sneak peek at what your day-to-day will look like:
- Support Lab Practices: Help maintain effective lab practices that ensure our formulas are stable, cost-effective, and ready for the big leagues (aka manufacturing).
- Material Handling and Testing: Get ready to weigh and handle ingredients like a pro! You’ll conduct specification testing to make sure everything meets our high standards of quality and consistency.
- Supplier Interaction: Become our go-to person for sourcing raw material samples. You’ll get to chat with suppliers and learn the ins and outs of procurement.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Build strong relationships with our Product Development, Quality Control, and Manufacturing teams. Collaboration is key, and you’ll be right in the middle of it all!
- Project Organization and Execution: Organize and execute project work in our fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail will ensure everything is completed on time and meets our objectives.
- Communication: Share your findings and project updates with the team. We believe in keeping everyone in the loop—after all, teamwork makes the dream work!
- Lab Instrumentation: Get hands-on with lab instruments like pH meters and refractometers to ensure our testing is accurate and reliable.
- Assistance in Other Areas: Flexibility is the name of the game! You’ll support other areas of the lab as needed, contributing to our overall success.
Qualifications:
- Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science or related field of study
- Experience: One to two years of laboratory-related coursework.
Skills:
- Solid knowledge of chemistry (don’t worry, we won’t make you memorize the periodic table).
- Good math skills to tackle those measurements with ease.
- A keen eye for detail and an organized work approach (because nobody likes a messy lab!).
- Familiarity with lab safety protocols and proper documentation practices.
- Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel (spreadsheets can be your best friend).
- A cheerful attitude and strong communication skills to keep our spirits high.
- Problem-solving skills that would impress Sherlock Holmes himself!
Why Allen Flavors?
This internship is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your skills in product development within a dynamic and innovative company. If you’re detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and ready to make your mark in the flavor world, we want to hear from you!
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in food science or related field
- One to two years of laboratory-related coursework
- Solid knowledge of chemistry
- Good math skills for measurements
- Attention to detail and organized work approach
- Familiarity with lab safety protocols and proper documentation practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills and positive attitude
- Problem-solving skills
- Experience with lab instrumentation such as pH meters and refractometers
- Ability to handle and weigh ingredients and conduct specification testing
What We Do
Allen Flavors Inc. is a privately owned, innovative leader in the food and beverage industry, providing a wide array of specialized services beyond a typical flavor house. The company serves middle-market, entrepreneurial, and multinational brands, offering a comprehensive library of high-performance traditional, natural, and certified organic flavors, with a specific specialization in bulk coffee and tea ingredients.
