Are you looking for a summer internship? Do you enjoy food science? The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Food Science Intern! The Food Science Intern assists the Research and Development team with new product development, optimization, and ingredient functionality of retail and food service ingredients and finished products. This position will provide the opportunity to experience food product research activities in a corporate setting with exposure to production plant facilities.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Participates in product development and commercialization process and develops an understanding of ingredient technology and function.
• Prepares and evaluates consumer baking mixes, coatings, beverages, sauces, and snacks.
  • 80% hands-on research and development.
  • 20% data processing.
• Responsible for conducting, leading, and executing research project to be presented to the company at the end of the intern period.
• Prepare and lead a short course with literature to be shared with the R&D team on a topic relevant to the food industry as it applies to The Krusteaz Company.
• Performs other duties and project teams as assigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Communication:

• Strong written, oral, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent listener.
• Ability to ask questions and act upon the information presented.

Technical Capability:

• Working knowledge of scientific techniques and standard lab equipment.
• Strong desktop applications competence (Excel, Access, Word).
• Keen attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills and ability.

Personal and Social Competence:

• High integrity and honesty, promoting trust in all actions.
• Discretion, professionalism, and ability to hold confidential information.
• Strong work ethic w/ a desire to learn.
• Flexible, and adaptive with the ability to handle changing timelines and priorities.
• Timeline oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a food laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift product (up to 40 lbs.).

Education and/or Experience:

• Completion of Junior year and currently working towards a B.S. or M.S in Food Science or related field.
• 1 year of Chemistry – Food Chemistry Fundamentals preferred.
• Food Safety and Sanitation Coursework required.
• Must be 18 years of age and legal to work without sponsorship in the United States.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Ability to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company, is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares : We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately-held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce : We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower than average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture : At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Hybrid Work Model: At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core days due to the nature of the role. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.

Salary Information:

• An employee in this position can expect a hourly wage between $23.00 and $25.00. The actual hourly wage offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location.

We hope you’ll take the time to get to know us!