Food Science/Product Development Intern

PURIS produces and provides non-GMO, organic, vegan, allergen-free plant proteins to food manufacturers for use in a variety of sustainable food products. We provide a safe and secure food supply that is made in the USA. Our model is grounded in 30 years of non-GMO natural breeding and sustained by an alliance of domestic growers and partners who share our high standards. Our process ensures a wholesome journey from seed to solution.  

Summary of Essential Job Functions: 

• Assist the Technical Solutions team with experiments, recipe testing, ingredient procurement, prototype sample creation, and product shipments. 
• Engage in product development projects, from initial bench-top/kitchen trials to pilot plant laboratory stages. 
• Perform product development experiments in the kitchen, pilot laboratory, and technical center, ensuring accurate documentation of all procedures and outcomes. 
• Precisely prepare (weigh, measure) ingredients and product samples for experiments by developing detailed testing plans and timelines. 
• Contribute to the development of new product technologies to support business growth. 
• Maintain the laboratory, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized environment. 
• Maintain and document lab supply inventory, including ordering additional materials as needed. 
• Collaborate with other teams to uphold lab quality and safety standards, including cleaning, sanitizing, and ensuring safe practices for people and food 
• Assist the marketing team in preparing food for marketing material shoots. 
• Assist in prepping samples and marketing material for tradeshows and events.  
• Help develop content for blogs, social media and other upcoming events.

Requirements

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office 
• Current enrollment in a food science related BS or Master’s degree 

Hours: Full Time (6 months September-February) 

Benefits:

Enjoy competitive wages, opportunities for overtime premium pay, and comprehensive benefits starting on the 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits include affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), mental health support, 100% paid life and disability insurance and a 401K plan with company match.

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

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