R&D Intern

Overview: Solina USA, a combination of Asenzya and Saratoga Foods Specialties, is a proud Solina Group company, and has continued to be the premier solution provider for everything flavor. Solina has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at cost-competitive price point. Our goal is to create a dynamic relationship where our creativity can shine through your culinary vision. We have locations in Bolingbrook, IL, Eastvale, CA and North Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of Solina, interns have the opportunity to work on real-world projects that can have a lasting impact on the organization. Participation in the program encourages cross-functional relationships with other departments and personal growth. Project work: The project is a solution seeking, challenging, real day problem that not only fits the needs of your department/facility but also allows the intern to use his/her skills relating to their major of study. Day to Day work: This should be general work that is important and requires some skill. The purpose of background work is to help understand the fundamentals of the process. Responsibilities: Assist with daily product development lab task/duties Work directly with suppliers Assist with flavor development Working with flavor suppliers for development of flavor library Setting up and running sensory panels, writing the results, and reporting Caking studies, caking test, working with suppliers Running test and creating a matrix with the results Work on formulations Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. High School Diploma or GED equivalent Be Authorized to work in United States Must be fluent in English. Undergraduate Interns: Students who are currently enrolled in, or graduated in the last 6 months, from an associate or bachelors degree program. Graduate Interns: Students who are currently enrolled in, or graduated in the last 6 months, from a masters degree or above program. Technical Interns: Students who are currently enrolled in, or graduated in the last 6 months, from a post-secondary educational or technical/vocational institution. Computer skills, Effective time management, Report writing, Understanding of lab equipment and use, Sensory knowledge. Pay Range: USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Yr.