R&D Intern

Job Description

R&D Intern | Synear Foods USA

The Tone:
This is an unpaid internship at Synear Foods USA, operating on a hybrid schedule requiring onsite participation. Synear Foods USA is dedicated to providing authentic, convenient, and high-quality frozen food products, including dumplings, buns, and dim sum, for North American consumers. This role is crucial in supporting the R&D team’s efforts to develop and enhance these food offerings, ensuring they meet modern lifestyle needs while upholding a rich tradition of Asian cuisine. The intern will gain hands-on experience in product development and manufacturing processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Unpaid Internship (3-6 months commitment, with potential for full-time consideration)
• Location: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

• Team: R&D Team
• Mission: To support the R&D team in creating and improving high-quality frozen food products for the North American market.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (Word, Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Ingredient Preparation: Assist in the preparation and measurement of ingredients for product testing and formulation.
• Production Monitoring: Support the R&D team in monitoring production runs to ensure adherence to process standards.
• Documentation Support: Help draft and maintain product specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and related documentation.
• Sensory Evaluation: Assist in organizing sensory evaluations for new and existing products, as well as competitor benchmarking.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate with other departments such as Production, QA, and Maintenance during plant trials or product testing.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; strong interest in product development, food manufacturing, and sensory evaluation.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required; ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); bilingual in Mandarin and English.
• Bonus: Basic understanding of food ingredients, processing, and quality principles; familiarity with data entry and documentation.