Research & Development Intern

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to :

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Research & Development Intern

Interns spend the summer working directly on high impact projects within one of our HQ departments. Interns work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where they will be asked to be a key part of our operations. During this 12-week internship, participants are encouraged to think outside the box and use a continuous improvement mindset to approach projects and come up with solutions. Interns gain hands on experience in work related to their field of study.

Departments :

R&D

Quality

Packaging Development

Essential Functions

Work cross-functionally to complete high impact projects.

Learn about the manufacturing industry and department operations.

Assist with research on new and existing projects and support major decision making.

Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop proposed solutions.

Attend department meetings and action plan based on feedback.

Learn to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.

Create a presentation on internship experience, projects, and outcomes and present to department leadership.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

0 Years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications :

1 Year previous internship experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Planning / Organizing - uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

Detail Oriented and Accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks

Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills.

Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.

Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success :

Lead Like an Owner

Makes safety the number one priority

Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately

Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals

Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly

Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively

Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers

InnovACT

Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and / or products

Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances

Increases performance through greater efficiency

Find a Way

Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions

Seeks solutions rather than placing blame

Empowered to be Great

Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities

Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across

Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required :

Current Junior / Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree

Certification / License :

Required : N / A

Preferred : N / A

Foreign Language

Required : None Required

Preferred : None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

$28.59 - $37.88 / Hourly

Benefits

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Los Angeles County applicants only

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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Niagara Plant Name

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