At East West Tea Company, parent company to Yogi and Choice Organics tea brands, we exist to inspire. We inspire through creating quality, flavorful and functional products to help people live their best lives. Our values are core to all that we do: We honor people We are intentional with our product We are authentic with our brands We are committed to our planet We share our prosperity Today, we continue to expand and evolve our tea offerings, creating classic tea blends, sophisticated new brews, and specialized herbal formulas blended for both flavor and wellness. We are seeking a talented and passionate Research and Development (R&D) Intern who aligns to our values and culture. The successful candidate will support ongoing company-wide R&D initiatives and help the department with a variety of duties. This position will serve as vital internal role within the R&D department, with occasional cross-departmental responsibilities into the Quality Assurance department. East West Tea Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value and respect each person's individuality and unique talents. We honor diversity and inclusion and look forward to the opportunity to review your qualifications for the job. It is the strength of our people and our guiding principle that have contributed to East West Tea's leadership and continued success in the natural tea category. Job Summary: Our ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of research and development concepts. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Support the development of teas through preparing benchtop samples for tastings - Maintain lab cleanliness and re-stock with ingredients as needed - Participate and assist in production trials; Conduct material analysis of new tea blends (bulk density, moisture, particle size) - Prepare and help organize samples for large-scale consumer testing - Participate in raw material sensory evaluations of teas and botanicals - Provide input for continuous improvement of R&D processes and production efficiencies - Arrange samples with R&D/QA for shelf life and quantitative testing as needed; Maintain accurate documentation of test results - Other duties as assigned Talent: - Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing - Take initiative, plan and execute tasks independently - Think critically - Effective problem solving - Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners - The ability to balance sound judgement with swift execution Skills and Knowledge: - Microsoft Office Suites; Excel and PowerPoint skills - Basic math calculations - Understanding of weights and measures Minimum Requirements: - Lab sciences coursework and/or previous lab experience preferred. Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your experience and excitement for this internship. We look forward to reviewing your application for this role!