Intern – Flavor Analytical

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Purpose

The purpose of this intern is to support the analytical laboratory works of our flavor division.

Roles And Responsibilities

Reporting to the flavor analyst and working alongside her, the intern will be required to maintain assistance to sample preparation and analysis by GC-MS with speed and accuracy. This will include the basic laboratory requirements such as maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment and lab equipment.

• Perform analysis of flavor samples and finished food products with the objective of completely identifying the volatile profile and content of the flavoring chemicals within the product
• Perform sample preparation techniques such as solvent extraction, solid phase microextraction (SPME), stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) and dynamic headspace (DHS) to extract the flavor out from the samples
• Perform routine maintenance of analytical equipment
• Support in method development and troubleshooting projects

Learning Outcomes

• Learn the operation skill of GC/MS, GC/FID, GC-O and necessary maintenance work for the machines
• Learn the methods for identification and quantification of chemicals using GC/MS and GC/FID
• Learn the advanced sample preparation methods such as SPME, stir bar sorptive extraction and dynamic headspace method
• Learn flavor chemistry and flavor creation process

Requirements

• Year 3 or 4 Chemistry/Food Science Students
• Passion in Analytical Chemistry and comfortable with working in lab environment
• Well understanding of GC/MS working principles and methods for identification and quantification analysis
• Good communication with ability to work well within a team and across all functions