- Literature and comparative searches as required for project activation.
- Experimental Design and action laboratory projects using flavour and compound.
- Work in the lab on different trials and organize tasting sessions.
- Coordinate the follow up of finished products: organoleptic evaluation, physio-chemical analysis, shelf-life stabilities.
- Report trial results and full accounting.
- Work on customer opportunities as required and ensure the effective functioning of the laboratory, and the compliance with food hygiene rules.
RDA Intern - Runcorn, United Kingdom - Kerry
Description
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
Our Kerry Runcorn site is in Cheshire, at the site we manufacture flavours and emulsions for beverages.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a student studying food science, nutrition, or chemistry to join the team as part of our intern program.
As an intern in this team, you will analyse the functionality and performance of the different flavour systems in the perspective of sugar and/or alcohol reduction. This will be achieved in specific beverage matrix and evaluated in collaboration with the RD&A team, sales team, and the Business Development lead.
Key responsibilities
Qualifications and skills
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and determined student studying Food Science, Nutrition or Chemistry and on course for a 2:1 classification. You will need to be able to work well in a team as well as individually, have good organisational, time management and communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft office applications.