Sensory Science Intern

Description

Lactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join our Sensory Science team in Buffalo, NY. 

Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands including Galbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic® in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe. 

At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a safe, diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE!  You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company. 

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. 

From your PASSION to ours

If you’re looking for a unique internship experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

· Assist sensory scientists in preparing samples for sensory tests.

· Regularly drive to various stores to obtain commercially available dairy products for use by sensory expert panels and other tastings on a weekly basis.

· Organize sensory evaluation sessions with paper or electronic ballot, materials, and samples.

· Support sensory scientists in recruiting and training new sensory expert panelists as required.

· Assist the sensory scientists in developing and maintaining the Lactalis Passion for Taste program.

· Support the execution of different sensory tests, data entry, analysis, reporting, and sample submission to other disciplines. 

· Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success. 

· Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.

· This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

· To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education & Experience

· Candidate will possess or be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, etc.; Dairy or Food Science a plus) 

· Interest in Sensory Science is a plus.

· Experience in conducting sensory testing, setup, and interpretation of results is a plus.

· Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Need to be able to work independently and in teams, with minimal direct supervision.

· Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented organization.

· Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.

· Ability to operate in a transversal environment, across multiple departments.

· Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

· Valid driver’s license required.

· Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Salary : $19 - $21