Research And Development Intern

About Kerry:

How often can you find a multi-billion-dollar company that offers you flexibility to change in your career as your interests change? You just did. Kerry's unique culture and commitment to change in the food, beverage, and pharma industries offers support and opportunities as your interests and need to explore grow. If fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and global opportunities appeal to you, then introduce yourself!

The Global Kerry Applied Health and Nutrition (AH&N) division presents a vast portfolio of advanced Technologies (Excipients, Cell Nutrition, Vinegar, Enzymes, Brewing Ingredients, Proteins, Proactive Health, Food Protection). AH&N supports Kerry’s alignment with industry trends such as nutrition, clean label and food safety while the vast portfolio of advanced technologies serves the food, animal nutrition, biotech, fermentation and pharmaceutical markets. Customers come to us for our innovative ideas and integrated solutions, assured that Kerry is where it all comes together for our customers. A career with AH&N offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Where You'll Work:

At the Kerry Center in Beloit, Wisconsin, US we are the leader in taste and nutrition for the global food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry. We have approximately 700 employees at this location that perform various task such as research and development, finance, procurement, supply chain and customer care. This location is commutable from major cities such as Milwaukee, Madison, Rockford and Chicago. If you’re looking to build a career in RD&A with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! Through AH&N technology, Kerry develops and manufactures food and beverage shelf-life extension solutions for popular brands throughout the world. In fact, you've most likely experienced Kerry in the food or beverages you've consumed in the past few days.

Key responsibilities:

The RD&A Intern will participate on proactive innovation projects and support scientists with completion of the projects. They’ll apply scientific principles for research and improvement of existing products. This includes application of various microbial technologies to solve customer challenges in Meat, Beverage, Meals, Pet Food, and Plant Based Products. This will be achieved by working in a lab and understanding the customer needs. You will report to the RD&A Manager and be able to participate in brainstorming and ideation.

Internship Programming:

·        Internships are paid hourly.

·        Day-to-day transportation to and from work is the responsibility of the intern.

·        Throughout the internship, interns are encouraged to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional teams across the U.S.

Qualifications:

·        Currently pursuing a junior or senior undergraduate planning to attend graduate school, or a current Master's or Doctorate student.

·        A degree in Food Science or a related technical science is required.

·        Right to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorships.

·        Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

·        All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for this internship opportunity.

·        Able to complete a 12-week or 24-week internship in the Spring/Summer/Fall.

·        Ability to prioritize and manage different projects.

·        Demonstrated problem solving ability.

·        Strong technical skills.

Competencies:

·        Hands-on, with a practical mindset.

·        Responsible for daily laboratory operations.

·        Must be able to work in an international and highly dynamic environment.

·        Experience in biochemistry, food chemistry and analytical experience is highly sorted.

·        Knowledge of food microbiology and experience and working in a BSL-1 and/or BSL-2 lab is a plus.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Contact:

Snigdha Guha, Ph.D.

R&D Scientist– Food Protection & Preservation

 Kerry Center | 3400 Millington Road | Beloit | Wisconsin | 53511 | USA

 T 1 608 302 9064| E snigdha.guha@kerry.com