What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sensory Intern position at Nestlé?
Our Nestle R&D facility is charged with driving innovation and global mastership in the baby food category to meet the
unique nutritional and developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
We are currently recruiting for a Sensory Intern at our Fremont, Michigan location.
Major Responsibilities
--Collaborate with and function as a part of the Sensory team to support and/or lead appropriate testing including the
design, planning, set-up, data analysis and reporting phases
--Assist with the design and implementation of discrimination and consumer testing
--Support the documentation and development of protocols for Sensory tools and methods
--Support the development of new Sensory tools and methods
--Assist in the tracking, maintenance and enhancement of the panelist database
--Work on independent research projects per the specific needs of the group
Education :
M.S. or Ph.D. candidates in Food Science with a Sensory emphasis preferred. B.S. students with strong sensory
evaluation skills will be considered.
Experience:
Course work and/or internships in Sensory a plus
• Ability to consider and apply appropriate principles of Sensory Science in practice
• Citation and application of statistical analysis principles relevant to Sensory methods employed
• Use of Statistical Software such as SPSS or SAS, and data collection software such as Compusense
• Writing, presentation and communication skills
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Proactive cooperation, results focus, courage, initiative
• Project management skills and ability to communicate of sensory research results
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
