R&D Analytical Chemistry Intern — Food Science

Ocean Spray Cranberries; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. in Lakeville, MA invites an Intern to join Research and Development (Analytical Chemistry). You will work on projects and present them at the end of the internship.

As an Intern, you will characterize samples, perform HPLC analyses, and conduct GC-MS/LC-MS analyses, with data-driven experimental design. Position starts June 8, 2027 and runs 10–12 weeks. Travel and off-site work may be required; traditional workweek with summer Fridays.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Master’s Degree or PhD Program in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Chemistry or other related area.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in basic laboratory techniques and experimental design.
• Experience with GC, LC and/or column chromatography/fractionation.
• Must be project oriented and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Characterization of samples through basic analysis (brix, acidity, pH, etc.).
• HPLC analysis of samples (sugars, etc.).
• Pesticide analysis (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS).
• Forensic analysis of samples.
• Experimental design and data analysis.
• Preparing and presenting projects.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Communication skills

Project oriented

Independent work

Education

Master’s or PhD student in Food Science / Food Chemistry / Chemistry

Tools

GC

LC

Column chromatography

Job description

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. in Lakeville, MA invites an Intern to join Research and Development (Analytical Chemistry). You will work on projects and present them at the end of the internship.

As an Intern, you will characterize samples, perform HPLC analyses, and conduct GC-MS/LC-MS analyses, with data-driven experimental design. Position starts June 8, 2027 and runs 10–12 weeks. Travel and off-site work may be required; traditional workweek with summer Fridays.