Sensory Intern Job Locations US-WI-Beloit Requisition ID 2018-15564 Division Kerry Position Type Intern Recruiter MF1 Posting Type DNI Posting Type NCB Company Overview Want a job you can feel good about? Leading to better encompasses everything we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the world's leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building sustainable solutions for consumers or building benefits and opportunities for employees, the main thread of the Kerry fabric is #LeadingToBetter. With focus on a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about. Leading to better. Through sensory science and technology, Kerry develops and manufactures food and beverage solutions for popular brands throughout the world. In fact, you've most likely experienced Kerry in the food or beverages you've consumed in the past few days! Leading to better, together. Together, we shape how the world views food and beverage. Leading to better, together means we do this in a culture that nurtures agility, speed, quality and safety and we do this through: Celebrating curiosity that leads to action Empowering our people Promoting diverse thinking Investing in innovation Acting on sustainability Embracing our differences Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. An internship is an excellent way to gain practical, firsthand experience in the food industry. Kerry interns receive competitive pay, working as an engaged member of the team and applying academic knowledge to valued business projects. Some interns have earned academic credit for their Kerry internship; we fully support this endeavor. While interns learn about Kerryrsquo;s business and marketplace through a structured development program, Kerry leaders get to know and evaluate interns. As a result, a majority of interns receive offers for full-time, post-graduation roles with Kerry. Description and Responsibilities The Sensory Intern's primary focus will be assisting with screening and training an External Descriptive panel. In addition, this experience will expose the Intern to a wide range of sensory methods that are available to assist the RDamp;A Scientist in making great tasting products. Other activities include learning EyeQuestion software to generate ballots, taking focus group notes, conducting ongoing screening and training for new hires. During the9-12 months, the intern will assist the scientists with panel set-up, execute, analysis of results and report writing. Over time, the intern will take on more and more of the responsibilities until they can independently run a project on their own. During the 6 months, the Intern will have a research project and upon completion will present the results to the Sensory department in a Lunch and Learn session. Qualifications 9-12Month Internship MS or PhD student in Sensory, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Statistics or related field. Must be computer savvy with ability to create and modify Microsoft Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations Must follow direction and work independently. Familiar with Food Handling, Safety and Sanitation practices Ability to work on multiple projects at one time, follow instructions, flexible and detail oriented. Must be willing to taste and smell chemicals, flavors and food products. Must be able to stand for long periods of time in a laboratory setting and lift 50 pounds Must be self-directed with ability to ask questions, investigate, and follow-up. Candidate must be an effective written and verbal communicator.