Research & Development Intern

Full-time - VERY FLEXIBLE, 1st shift hours, Monday through Friday - IN PERSON

"THIS POSITION DOES NOT OFFER RELOCATION OR BENEFITS"

Our position, R&D intern, is an entry-level position designed for learning in both culinary and food science facets of the food industry. This candidate will support the Boston-based Research and Development team. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, sample ideation and production, assisting in plant tests, trials, and first productions as well as support in the form of packing and shipping samples and running errands between facilities. The R&D Intern will support both the Bakery and Assembly sides of the business. This position will report to the Research and Development Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support plant tests, trials, and first productions.
• Make benchtop samples and prototypes.
• Help to troubleshoot issues in production.
• Pack and ship samples as needed.
• Receive packages and store them appropriately for the R&D team.
• Run errands between plants as directed.
• Researching new culinary, food service, and retail trends.

Education and

Experience:

• Currently in or finished Culinary School or Food Science Program.

Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to create high-quality bakery and assembly product samples.
• Ability to learn correct GMP and plant practices to ensure food safety.
• Ability to take direction from multiple team members depending on the project.

Physical Demands:

• Able to work in cold environments for a prolonged time.
• Able to independently lift and handle 30lbs packages.
• Able to drive between locations in the Boston area (production facilities, innovation center).

• Employees must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment at Monogram Foods

• This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends
  
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