What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Science Intern position at balchem?
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Hampton, New York, (Hudson Valley area) and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – BCPC) with annual revenues over $700 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an intern to support our Nutrition Science group within our Minerals & Nutrients division, specifically working on research and scientific communication related to several ingredients within our portfolio, specifically chelated minerals and Vitamin K2. The candidate will gain exposure to clinical research data analysis, scientific translation into consumer-friendly language, and develop their ability to create external communications regarding the benefits of Balchem ingredients. The experience will provide the opportunity for cross-functional teamwork, contribution to value-add projects and ability to gain experience within a developing organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in data entry and analysis for clinical research projects
- Aid in the development of manuscript preparation for publication
- Translate findings into consumer-friendly messaging
- Develop internal training materials on research data
- Assist marketing & marketing communication teams in creating external promotional collateral for products within the minerals & nutrients portfolio
REQUIREMENTS:
- Pursuing a graduate degree (MS, PhD) in nutrition science or a related degree
- Good MS Office/computer skills.
- Ability to systematically organize and present data, manage to project deadlines and ability to work, communicate cross functionally.
- Experience with statistical analysis techniques and access to software is a plus (Excel, SAS, Minitab, etc)
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