Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!
This role is not a remote opportunity.
Scope:
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer-packaged foods industry, supplying store brand solutions for the retail and food service markets. The Research and Analytics Intern will gain experience in a research lab environment by learning how to perform research projects and how to use special instruments and techniques to help provide answers for the business to operate. They will assist the research and analytics team by completing research projects and compiling and analyzing test results that go into charts, presentations, and reports.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Research projects related to current and future business opportunities for Heartland Food Products Group.
- Set up and calibrate instruments for sample analysis.
- Accurately prepare samples for testing.
- Support the Research and Analytics team in completing projects.
- Ensure results are accurately recorded, reviewed, and verified using Good Documentation Practices, GLPs and GMPs.
- Analyze, review, and report results.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Working towards a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or related field.
- Will have completed their Sophomore year by the time of the start of the internship (preferably will have completed their Junior year)
- Must be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment
- Proficient command of English and strong communication skills required
- Previous experience in a quality or research lab environment a plus
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment a plus
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time
- Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
- Must possess visual acuity to document company records
- Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center
- Lifting up to 40 pounds
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field
- Must have completed sophomore year by the internship start date
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Proficient English and strong communication skills
- Previous experience in a quality or research laboratory environment
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to perform required physical activities, including continuous walking, standing, climbing, lifting, and repetitive motions
- Ability to work extended hours, daily overtime, and occasional weekends
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
What We Do
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.
