Nestlé Health Science Sensory Internship

Nestlé Health Science invests in every employee to make certain each person can reach their greatest potential and works in an environment rooted in respect, diversity and teamwork. We focus on empowering the patients and consumers we serve to live healthier lives through industry leading nutrition and nutrition-enabling solutions by keeping their needs at the center of everything we do. We make quality and innovation our highest priorities when delivering our trusted brands such as BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essential®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, Zenpep®, and many more.

We are a globally recognized leader in the field of nutrition science with our US headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ, and have over 5000 employees around the world. Come join the Nestlé Health Science family and experience exciting opportunities!

What to Expect

Our ten-week internship allows you to support the coordination facilitation of all functions of the Consumer Sensory Insights Team within Nestlé Health Science R&D. You will function as a member of the Consumer Sensory Insights Team and lead significant business projects from start to finish.

Internship Responsibilities

• Support, coordinate and facilitate the key activities of the sensory kitchen area

• Support and/or lead appropriate testing including the design, planning, set-up, data analysis and reporting phases of key innovation and/or renovation projects

• Assist with the design and implementation of discrimination, descriptive analysis and consumer testing

• Work on independent research projects as requested

Campus2022

Education Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. candidates in Food Science with a Sensory and/or Consumer emphasis preferred

• Bachelor’s students with strong sensory evaluation skills will be considered

• GPA of 3.00 and above

Professional & Leadership Experience:

• Coursework and/or previous sensory internship experience preferred.

• Leadership experience through, but not limited to, an extra-curricular activity, organization, club, sports team, or employment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Previous lab experience preferred.

• Proficiency and knowledge of the utilization of Sensory Software

• Basic univariate and multivariate statistical analysis training

• Understanding of quantitative testing methods

• Self-starters who are results-oriented, analytical, innovative, intellectually curious and who take initiative and risks

• Ability to learn quickly, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced, environment

Additional Requirements

• Available for a 10-week internship in Summer 2021

• Sponsorship for work visas are not available for this program

EOE M/F/D/V Nestle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment. All candidates must apply online at Nestlejobs.com