Food Science Intern: Formulation & Product Development

Carolina Copacking, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Carolina Copacking, LLC seeks a Food Scientist Intern to assist in developing and refining formulations for current and future products. You will help scale up recipes, calculate ingredient percentages, and communicate with customers about initial recipes, pricing, and sampling.

You will work with the Food Science team and other departments to interpret findings, apply results, and support product development from concept to launch while ensuring GMP compliance and data management.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an academic program for Food Science and/or Food Engineering.
• Ability to utilize internal and external sources to drive technical scientific advancements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory work.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of food data science.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel overnight and work night and weekend shifts for special projects.

Responsibilities

• Exploring innovative manufacturing methods to reduce costs while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to address concerns about food quality and safety.
• Able to learn advanced formulation software to create and maintain formulations.
• Exploring pivotal functions in bringing new products to life, from conceptualization to successful launch.
• Coordinating the arrangement and shipment of sales samples.
• Updating product information sheets and labels for effective sales presentation.
• Accurately recording, analyzing, and summarizing research data for informed decision-making.
• Collaborating with independent laboratories for comprehensive testing.
• Maintaining and organizing data collection within our file management systems.
• Ensuring strict compliance with GMP and other safety regulations.
• Performing any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in a Food Science or Food Engineering program

Tools

Formulation software

Job description

Carolina Copacking, LLC seeks a Food Scientist Intern to assist in developing and refining formulations for current and future products. You will help scale up recipes, calculate ingredient percentages, and communicate with customers about initial recipes, pricing, and sampling.

You will work with the Food Science team and other departments to interpret findings, apply results, and support product development from concept to launch while ensuring GMP compliance and data management.