Food Scientist Intern

About Planet A Foods

Planet A Foods aims to revolutionize the food industry by creating sustainable, delicious alternatives to traditional ingredients like chocolate using scalable and clean methods. The company is driven by innovation and focused on building a food system benefiting both people and the planet. The team includes scientists, engineers, and industry experts passionate about making a real environmental impact.

Role Overview

As a Food Scientist Intern, you will contribute to enhancing sensory attributes such as aroma and flavor in products like ChoViva and assist in developing new innovative ingredients. You will be involved with ingredient preparation, prototype creation, and supporting product development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of recipes, products, and flavors for ChoViva or new ingredients in progress.
• Plan and execute test production runs including preparation of raw materials.
• Perform food science analytical tests with instruments like rheometers, texture analyzers, refractometers, and apply sensory evaluation techniques.
• Assist flavor analysis employing gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) when needed.
• Document new formulations and produce prototypes collaboratively with the sales team.
• Support daily operational tasks such as packing and shipping prototypes to customers.

Candidate Profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or related discipline.
• Preferably has some preliminary experience within the food industry.
• Passionate about sustainable food production and enjoys working collaboratively on meaningful projects.
• Eager to learn and apply food science analytical methods relevant to product development.
• Self-motivated, proactive, disciplined, and ready to take initiative.

Internship Terms

This internship must fulfill a university-mandated internship requirement and last for 6 months. Thesis projects are not accepted.

Benefits Offered

• Opportunity to take early ownership and responsibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Work alongside an international team pioneering advancements in food science and sustainable ingredients.
• Experience a unique startup environment operating on a 24/7 four-shift production schedule.
• Competitive compensation with prospects for growth as the company expands.
• Additional perks including 2.5 vacation days accrued monthly, lunches, snacks, beverages, vouchers, gym access, and more.
• Enjoy daily chocolate treats!

Additional Information

Planet A Foods creates all-natural, cocoa-free products that maintain exceptional taste, quality, and sustainability to protect the planet for future generations. The company embraces diversity and inclusion, evaluating all applications fairly and encouraging individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.