Research and Development Internship

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Employment Type: Intern or Other Job Types

Location: GREENWICH,CT

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Description:

Position Summary:

The BBU R&D Internship affords students a remarkable opportunity to participate in fast-paced, real-world projects designed to further develop project management, analytical problem solving and managerial leadership skills. Mentors will be designated to each intern to guide collaboration and project work. R&D interns will support business units in the development and execution of R&D operations, analysis, and projects.

Key job responsibilities:

• Assist several senior team members across all categories in design and execute experimentation using established procedures
• Assist the R&D Team in the lab on an as-needed basis (scaling ingredients, etc.)
• Assist a senior team member in describing/demonstrating research results or experimental protocols to colleagues in a professional manner
• Carry out those programs so laid out by designated supervisors under authority of the senior person in product development, within the parameters of the assignment
• To assist in preparing finished product or ingredient specifications and process operating guides for product developments and ensure flow of documentation is communicated to those who have a need to know
• To write reports/memos from time to time on status of developments
• Deal effectively, confidentially, and professionally with outside ingredient supplier to meet R&D objectives (under the guidance of their supervisor)
• Conductanalytical testing (moisture, water activity, pH)
• To maintain a daily log outlining project status and activities in such detail that others may continue the test

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Position Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Ideal candidatesshould maintain a 2.75 cumulativeGPA of 2.75
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Research & Development, orrelated scientific field
• Co-Op or intern experience in R&D a plus

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.