About this opportunity
Red Gold lists this Product Development Intern opportunity in elwood, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Participate in product ideation and scoping
Support development of new products as well as improve existing items across all product segments
Produce batches of formulas for development purposes as well as product prototypes and samples
Perform analytical testing of prototypes
Design and conduct sensory panels
Product Testing & Analysis
Perform product testing across full range of product attributes (pH, viscosity, brix, color scoring, etc.)
Organize and report data collected
Analyze data from testing to provide insight on product prototypes
Participate in monitoring market samples across product categories
Project Management
Develop and adhere to project timelines
Organize project plans and provide status updates to team
Participate in cross-functional project teams to drive projects to successful completion
Technical & Administrative Support
Perform research as needed to support projects for product development team
Participate in conducting sensory panels
Assist in creation of technical documentation and product specifications
Perform daily calibration and general maintenance of all laboratory and analytical equipment
Assist with laboratory upkeep regarding lab cleanliness and organization
Requirements for Success:
Actively seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field(s)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Experienced working within a lab
Computer knowledge required; MS Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
elwood, IN, 46036, US
Who can apply
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