Sensory Science Intern
From your PASSION to ours
If you’re looking for a unique internship experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Assist sensory scientists in preparing samples for sensory tests.
- Regularly drive to various stores to obtain commercially available dairy products for use by sensory expert panels and other tastings on a weekly basis.
- Organize sensory evaluation sessions with paper or electronic ballot, materials, and samples.
- Support sensory scientists in recruiting and training new sensory expert panelists as required.
- Assist the sensory scientists in developing and maintaining the Lactalis Passion for Taste program.
- Support the execution of different sensory tests, data entry, analysis, reporting, and sample submission to other disciplines.
Requirements
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education
- Candidate will possess or be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, etc.; Dairy or Food Science a plus)
Experience
- Interest in Sensory Science is a plus.
- Experience in conducting sensory testing, setup, and interpretation of results is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Need to be able to work independently and in teams, with minimal direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented organization.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to operate in a transversal environment, across multiple departments.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Salary Description
$17.50-$20.50 (dependent on education)