INTERN Samples Lab

Samples Lab Intern

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavors and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.

“ BLOOM ” Internship Program Overview

Bloom is MANE’s internship initiative that provides students with valuable, hands-on industry experience while supporting our business needs. It’s designed to help interns develop their skills, knowledge, and network as they “bloom” into the professionals they aspire to be.

Growth-Focused

Our internship program is committed to your personal and professional growth. Through engaging, real-world projects and collaboration with peers and mentors, you’ll gain essential skills and insights in the flavor/fragrance industry.

The Samples Lab Intern will work closely with the Process Optimization team to learn the laboratory support processes that support manufacturing. This internship will provide hands-on laboratory training and experience with the precursory steps to manufacturing flavors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Retrieve, stage, accurately weigh and document ingredients used in liquid and pilot plant flavor batches.
• Help to support with direction of lead/supervisor with data entry for flavor pilot plant makes.
• Participate in inventory cycle counting and support of inventory needs in the sample lab
• Assisting with the material stock management in sample labs, according to order requirements, ensuring accurate paperwork and labeling
• Data entry and logging of flavor retains and storage of flavor retains.
• Learn flavor compounding and support flavor makes with oversight.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives
• Other duties in support of company objectives
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures, as well as act on best practices.

COMPETENCIES:

• Collaborative – Willingness to learn, ask questions, and demonstrate curiosity.
• Excellent math skills and understanding of basic laboratory math practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, forward thinking problem solver.
• Computer experience, with emphasis on Microsoft Office and formulation software. SAP experience a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in related area of study

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Bend, stoop and stand for extended periods of time

Bloom Program Details

• Duration: 10 weeks (starting early June through early August)
• Community: Join a cohort of interns, building friendships and a support network.
• Capstone Project: You’ll complete a capstone project that highlights your work and learnings, which you’ll present at the end of the program.
• Engagement: We’ll check in with you every two weeks, and there will be community-building activities to ensure a well-rounded and enjoyable experience.