The Process Technology Intern will support progression of a well-defined research project related to nature based ingredient processing. The Intern will be involved in evaluating a sequence of unit operations, optimization of process parameters and scale-up of new products / processes in the pilot plant. The work would include running lab and pilot trials, evaluation / validation of new analytical techniques, interpretation and analysis of process and analytical data, defining scale-up conditions / requirements and producing pilot quantities of the final product for internal and customer evaluations.
CARE FIRST
Operate laboratory equipment safely and with little direct supervision to support project needs. May require modification of standard operating procedures
Maintain a clean, safe work environment. Follow guidelines set-out for good housekeeping, GMPs, and safety
BE PREFERRED
If needed, conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects. Summarize the outcomes in appropriate report
Present project status, updates, and outcomes to team and stakeholders
INNOVATE BOLDLY
Perform lab/pilot plant experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
Record data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate. Effectively communicate results to project teams and stakeholders
OWNER'S MINDSET
KNOWELDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRES
Undergrad college student, preferably completing their Junior year, pursuing major in Chemical Engineering or related field with lab and/or pilot plant skills.
Ability to work safely in a laboratory and pilot plant environment
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Solid teamwork skills
Self-motivated and results-driven
Creative problem solver
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.
Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.
We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.
Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.