JOB SUMMARY

The Product Development Intern works alongside the product development team on research, development, and commercialization of Farther Farms’ novel shelf-stable food products. The position executes research and experimentation for formulation and process optimization on benchtop and pilot systems at the company’s pilot production facility. This is an ideal role for someone looking to gain food industry experience with an interest in technology commercialization and developing never-before-possible food products with global implications.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• You mature in your intellectual, professional, and personal development path;
• You efficiently support commercialization projects from concept and development through pilot production using hands-on execution, professional communication, structured organization, and a complete technical framework;
• You approach your work with enthusiasm, creativity, and intellectual flexibility with a willingness to participate in strategic conversations and execute hands-on, granular projects;
• Farther Farms’ pilot facility and lab are organized, safe, efficient, and abide by all HAACP, OSHA standards, and GMPs.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A BS in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline is required; a MS in Food Science is preferred;
• Demonstrated technical, scientific, and/or mathematical experience;
• Demonstrated project management, communication, and planning skills;
• Knowledge of HACCP and current-GMPs in food production preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be resourceful, communicative, and open-minded, adopting a beginner’s mindset to learn and expand upon the attributes of food production and development;
• Assist the product development team to plan research, development, and commercialization of new food products by applying scientific and technical principles;
• Execute experiments following rigorous scientific methods including comprehensive, timely documentation of protocols, materials, data collection, and results;
• Support product analysis and shelf-life testing using sensory methods and analytical measurements;
• Support operations of benchtop supercritical CO2 processing systems and data logging equipment as needed;
• Support raw material selection, ordering, and documentation for benchtop and pilot plant trials;
• Participate in company-wide communication of department results and progress, development plan timeline and budget updates, and strategy discussions for coordination, needs, and ideas;
• Operate safely in the laboratory and production facility, following all relevant OSHA standards and Operations SOPs; maintain high standards of sanitation and organization; assist with sanitation of pilot plant equipment as needed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to wear all PPE as required by Farther Farms;
• Ability to stand, walk, squat, and sit for long periods of time;
• Ability to push and lift items up to 25 pounds;
• Ability to perform repetitive motions movements with upper extremities.

COMPENSATION AND POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience. Farther Farms is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.