Hilmar · 11 hours ago
Intern - R&D
Hilmar, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19.76/hr - $23.08/hrHilmar Cheese Company is committed to innovation and sustainability in the dairy industry. As an intern, you will participate in projects that improve commercial processes and product quality while gaining insight into the cheese-making process and the science behind it.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Participate in team projects that contribute to the improvement of the company’s commercial processes and product quality
Understanding the science behind cheese making and exploring new technology options
Investigating the microbiology of cheese making at the cell and molecular level
Developing analytical methods to evaluate dairy ingredient quality and functionality
Characterizing/evaluating a current commercial process or new processes R&D group is developing
Assisting in the set-up of laboratory or production experiments
Scale-up and production of products for use as sales prototypes
Investigation of alternative ingredients with whey protein substitution
Characterization of new ingredients (Functionality testing)
Qualification
Required
Completion of Sophomore year at a college or university and working towards a degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field
Basic knowledge of MS Office products: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Reliable transportation to and from work
Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear
Stand and walk almost the entire workday
Employees must be physically capable of working in any of the job tasks within their respective area
Required to work at heights and in fairly small areas
Pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, handling and grasping, twisting/turning, repetitive bending
Exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, or other irritating substances
Exposure to solvents or chemicals
Exposure to slippery walking surfaces: water
Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity depending on time of year
Benefits
Gain professional work experience in an area related to your degree.
Work in a positive, well-balanced environment.
Learn about the industry from all levels of management.
Potential opportunity, upon graduation, for full-time employment with a successful, fast-growing company!
Company
Hilmar
Hilmar improves lives around the world by being a leading producer of wholesome dairy products that contribute to the success of all stakeholders.
Founded in 1984
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Price
Chief Financial Officer
Scott Graham
Chief Operating Officer
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