Balchem Corporation · 5 hours ago
R&D Intern
New Hampton, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expBalchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that enhance health and well-being. The R&D Intern will support the Animal Nutrition and Health team, gaining hands-on experience in research and development activities focused on product innovation.
Food and BeverageNutrition
Responsibilities
Assist with laboratory experiments and pilot plant activities, including basic tasks related to extrusion, granulation, and fluidized bed operation under supervision
Support formulation trials and help prepare samples for testing
Collect, organize, and document experimental data accurately
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving processes and formulations
Learn and apply basic principles of design of experiments (DOE)
Conduct literature searches to support ongoing projects and summarize findings for the team
Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
Perform other tasks as assigned to support R&D initiatives
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in college, a graduate program or have recently graduated
1+ years experience working in an R&D laboratory in an academic or industry setting
Working towards a degree in the Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Food Science, or Polymer Science
Detail-focused working style
The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team to tackle difficult problems harmoniously
Strong communication skills
Mastery of chemistry bench skills and knowledge of basic laboratory techniques
The ability to quickly learn existing protocols and build new protocols to advance projects as needed
Preferred
Knowledge of or experience with material characterization techniques (DSC, rheology, texture analysis, etc.)
Knowledge of or experience in formulation chemistry, polymeric formulations, emulsions, and gels
Experience formulating products and with the associated material process steps
Proficiency in data management and analysis, with experience using relevant tools and software
Company
Balchem Corporation
Founded in 1967, Balchem is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering trusted, innovative, and science-based solutions to the nutrition, health, and food markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1986-06-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael R. Sestrick
Chief Technology Officer
Danielle Polanco, SHRM-CP, aPHR
HR Business Partner
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