Laboratory Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
Lensa is a leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career, partnering with companies like Nestlé. Nestlé’s Research & Development Center in Solon, OH, is a regional innovation hub focusing on food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. The center emphasizes breakthroughs that benefit both consumers and the planet, with experts ranging from product developers to engineers.
Job Description:
Nestlé R&D Center in Solon, OH, is seeking a Laboratory Intern to join their team, starting in August 2025 for a 6-month to a year part-time role (16-20 hours per week). The intern will support research and development (R&D) projects, focusing on the physical and chemical analyses of frozen and chilled foods, maintaining laboratory hygiene, and ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct R&D projects related to physical and chemical analysis and experimentation.
• Ensure compliance with GLP standards.
• Perform analytical testing (e.g., dough rheology, sauce emulsification, viscosity, texture profile analysis) according to validated procedures and within specified timelines.
• Assist in the operation and troubleshooting of Gas Chromatography-MS/O equipment.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from sample receipt through to sample preparation and result reporting.
• Participate in daily laboratory safety and housekeeping activities.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in a STEM-related field.
• Experience in analytical testing is preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory setting is advantageous.
• A result-oriented, flexible, and open-minded attitude.
• A strong scientific curiosity and a willingness to receive coaching.
