Food Scientist Intern

Carl Buddig & Company
United States, Illinois, South Holland
Feb 11, 2025
Description Are you looking to kickstart your career with a summer internship? Carl Buddig & Company is actively seeking motivated students who want to join our dedicated team. #Buddig #HiringNow #JoinOurTeam OUR COMPANY: Carl Buddig & Company is the parent company of great-tasting Buddig lunchmeat, Old Wisconsin hardwood-smoked sausage brand snack products and pre-cooked ribs and barbecue entrees under the Kingsford brand. Family owned and operated since 1943, we have been feeding family traditions for over 75 years with the very best in taste, variety and convenience. For Carl Buddig & Company, family is at the heart of everything we do, and our idea of family also extends to the two thousand-plus people we employ. We all share a commitment to upholding the quality of the Buddig products you know and love. A great job-and a great future-awaits you! #BuddigProud #BuddigCareers Responsibilities: Supports process improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality Work closely with cross-functional teams (production, quality assurance) Executes plant trials documenting equipment settings, key observations and trial outcomes Collect samples for lab analyses to assure that product meets specifications Review and interpret data to provide recommendations and next steps Perform routine data entry in computer and support, sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and quality testing Other duties may be assigned on an as needed basis Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Currently enrolled in a college/university earning a degree in Food Science/Biology or similar undergraduate field Interest in R&D/Product Development Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)