Intern - R&D

This is a 12-month contract for an undergraduate student studying for a scientific or engineering degree, which has a placement year in industry. As an Innovation Intern within the global Natural Extracts team you will be part of a team developing new extraction processes and products. The purpose of these products is to provide natural flavour to foods and beverages. As an Innovation Intern your key responsibility is to assist the development of Natural Extracts through; a defined project relevant to your current University studies, and assigned practical work. What you'll do:

• Assist in the development of Natural Extracts
• Delivery of a defined project relevant to your current University studies which provide value to New Product Development. Project task may involve but are not limited to:
+ Scientific literature and patents reviews + Design of experiment + Statistical analysis of data + Safe operation of various laboratory and pilot plant equipment to produce natural extracts + Safe operation of various analytical equipment to identify and quantify odorants and tastants, such as, Gas Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography + Sweet and beverage flavor applications
• Recording work in Laboratory Notebook
• Reporting project work in line with Intern's University guidelines.
  
  Currently in 2^rd or 3^rd year studying for a degree in science. This role is particularly relevant to students studying Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
• An understanding of basic scientific principles coupled with an interest in food and beverage
• Planning and prioritization of workload
• Ability to work under supervision
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-development and motivation
What you'll get:
• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and placement
  
  Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.