Food Science Internship

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Location: Alsip, IL

Summary: Supports completion of GFUS R&D projects to develop new and optimized products for key clients that support the Griffith Foods business strategy.Learns about Food Industry and Food Science career alternatives by supporting other segment teams as needed throughout the summer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Functions as an intern to support development of new and optimized products and execution of technical activities that support key clients and the Griffith Foods business strategy.
• Learns application of food science principles in research and development.
• Works with scientist or managerial oversight to carry out the execution and reporting of experiments and projects.
• Works within assigned priorities, projects and timelines concurrently.
• Learns technical and problem-solving skills to approach projects.
• Communicates project progress to supervisor.
• Prepares samples of safe and regulatory compliant food products.
• Follows Product Development processes to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness of function.
• Maintains GLP’s, GMP’s and all required laboratory records using electronic systems and written protocols.
• Responsible for maintaining the security of all information regarding product formulas and related confidential information.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2-4 years college curriculum in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or related technical degree.
• No prior food industry experience is required.
• Must have attention to detail.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities at once.

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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