Product Development Intern (Summer 2020)
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If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.
Summary of Role
The Product Development Intern will be responsible for assisting in product formulation, sensory analysis, and the day-to-day duties within the Product Development department. The Product Development Technician will also work with the Production, Quality Assurance and Marketing departments to support product quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
o Manage the online file system for all ingredients and vendors
o Participate in the development of product formulation, through approval of external vendors for all ingredients and services
o Work closely with laboratories for product testing, coordinating shipment of samples, and maintain results
o Assist in sourcing ingredients, coordinating laboratory prototypes, trials, and maintaining filing system.
o Apply scientific concepts in conducting basic research and existing product research and development of foods.
o Manage and coordinate shelf life program for current products
o Holds the confidential and proprietary information received from CROPP in strict confidence and exercises a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
o Coordinate sample analysis and maintain results.
o Perform laboratory analysis such as pH, moisture, viscosity, and density and maintenance of processing equipment in laboratory pilot plant.
o Design technical reporting methods in excel to streamline data entry.
o Departmental budget tracking as needed.
o Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
o Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science (preferred), or related science degree
o Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
o Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player.
o Strong attention to detail required.
o Ability to organize and prioritize deadlines.
o Must be able to taste and work with milk, cheese, butter, soy, cultured and flavored dairy (may contain alcohol residues) products, and dried dairy products.