Temporary NCFIL Intern - Kannapolis, NC

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A public research university in North Carolina is hiring a Temporary NCFIL Intern focused on food science. The role involves assisting in the development of plant-based beverages and performing quality testing on food samples. Candidates should possess knowledge of culinary and food science, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position schedules 30 hours per week, with an anticipated hiring range of $15-$18/hr, making it ideal for food science or culinary students looking to gain practical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate or student in Food Science or Culinary.
• 3+ years of food science or culinary education or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development of plant-based beverages.
• Scale up and commercialize food and beverage products.
• Perform quality testing and shelf life studies.

Skills

Knowledge of culinary and/or food science

Attention to detail regarding food safety

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Critical thinking skills

Education

Food Science or Culinary graduate or student

Job description

Essential Job Duties

Assist in product development of plant-based beverages, meat substitutes, bakery and confections; scale up and product commercialization of both food & beverage ingredients and finished products; develop standard operating procedures, research current and future processing techniques, perform quality testing and shelf life studies on food samples, assist in ordering and stocking ingredients, generate and fill out batch records, assist in pilot plant trials, regularly clean and sanitize pilot plant equipment, develop product specifications for food samples, participate in client visits; assist in photography and videography sessions, adhere to cGMP.

Posting Details

Position Information:
Posting Number: PG195440TM
Position Number: 11ASO3546
Position Type: Temporary
Work Schedule: 30 hrs per week
Is Time Limited: No
Job City & State: Kannapolis, NC
Department: NCFIL
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temporary NCFIL Intern - Kannapolis, NC

Requirements and Preferences

Minimum Experience/Education:
Food Science or Culinary graduate or student working towards those degrees.

• Knowledge of culinary and/or food science and application to food
• Attention to detail, particularly with regard to food safety and hygiene
• Knowledge of and adherence to the correct operation of food service equipment
• Excellent communication skills with staff and clients
• Ability to work independently
• Critical thinking skills

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
Food science or culinary education (3 years or more of either on the job training or education).

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15-$18/hr
Job Open Date: 09/04/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222550

EEO Statement

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