Overview of Responsibilities:

The R&D Intern will assist the research and development team. Duties include:

• Assist in food product formulation, from bench top to food product production run
• Assist in customer presentations
• Assist in the day to day laboratories and plant needs (stocking, ordering materials, assist in setting up and cleaning up after customer presentations and plant trials)

Internship Outcomes/Expectations:

**** Intern can expect training and experiences that will provide the following:

• Gain real world understanding of food product safety
• Develop/ refine professional culinary skills and apply them when designing products for customers
• Develop skill base for food formulation
• Understanding of how to develop products with current processing equipment
• Understanding of how to develop concepts that can be transformed into a manufactured product (concept to carton)
• Develop cost improvement skills

Qualifications:

• We are seeking students who have completed at least one year in the Culinary Arts program.
• Prefer applicants with BS in Food Science, or related area of study.
• Ability to consume and ingest protein products created and reviewed.
• No allergies
• Can stand at the bench for some time, no issues lifting and carrying ingredients.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

Required Skills

Required Experience

A strong candidate will have a bachelor's degree 0-1 years' work experience as an Administrative Assistant or Coordinator. Their software skill set should include Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of R25 and SPS would be an advantage. This person needs strong written and verbal skills, the ability to learn quickly, the ability to set priorities, good time management skills, while paying attention to detail. Interacting with faculty, staff, and students is necessary, and so experience working in an academic environment is a plus. Good interpersonal skills for interacting with a variety of people, and the ability to pay attention to details is essential for Academic Affairs responsibilities.

_Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site. _

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_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _