Food Science R&D Intern

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become familiar with CHG products, formulation principles, and R&D development processes.

• Support the evaluation and development of alternative formulation approaches aligned with quality and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with Food Scientists and Chefs to assess ingredient functionality and performance in prototype formulations.

• Conduct bench-top trials andassistwith preparation and evaluation of prototype samples.

• Plan and conduct product cuttings throughoutdevelopmentprocess. Document and report results

• Support sensory testing of prototype and control samples to assess product attributes.

• Documentformulas,testing results, learnings, and recommendations.

• Gain exposure to the commercialization process and supporting systems through project participation.

• Prepare and present project summaries and development learnings to the R&D team and internship stakeholders.

Education:

• Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Food Scienceor Food Nutrition, or relatedareas.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Cooking and baking experience.

• Proficiencyin Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Moderate physical effort required, such as standing, sitting, and walking in and around the kitchen and office; the ability tolift upto 25 pounds; reaching, climbing, and kneeling as needed; utilizing fine dexterity, the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others by using professional etiquette.

Expectations:

• Willdemonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values inIntegrity & Respect, Empowerment, Accountability, Collaboration, & Agility.

Candidates relocating from a distance of more than 50 miles will be eligible for a housing stipend.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$17.58 - $27.33

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.​

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer