At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition, we are making significant advances in food and health with new ideas and innovative technologies. We are seeking candidates with energy and enthusiasm to be part of our growing team throughout North America. As an Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition employee, you are part of a diverse, innovative, and collaborative community committed to enhancing lives through nutrition and health. Our team is committed to providing amino acid-based solutions that create better lives for all.

Are you ready to gain valuable experience, build your network, and have fun while doing it? At Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, we are pioneering the science of well-being through the power of amino acids and our Research &
Development (R&D) team is looking for creative and innovative talent to join us for a ten-week summer internship!

Working alongside members of our Application’s Development team, you will work on fast-paced projects to solve the challenges of some of the biggest food companies in the industry, by contributing a fresh perspective to the development of innovative solutions for Ajinomoto’s customers. You will be responsible for providing technical support to new applications development, customer projects, sample preparation, and sensory evaluation across our diverse portfolio of products.

You will have the opportunity to work independently and as a team, engage with customers, attend trade shows, and gain experience at a global company that has been a leader in the food industry for more than 100 years.

This is an in-person internship, located in our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, kitchen and laboratory in Itasca, IL.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completed Junior-level or higher Bachelor of Science, or master's student in foods science or adjacent
  fields such as biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or culinology.
• 1-2 years laboratory experience
• A passion to learn and grow within the food industry; comfort in a laboratory/kitchen setting.
• Working knowledge of food science, food manufacturing, or quality assurance principles is a plus.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, and other applications such as Genesis.
• Initiative and ability to work as part of a high-level team while working independently.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and adjust quickly to changes in priorities.

OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand for an extended period
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Must be safety oriented

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 50 pounds, willing to work extended hours if required. Must be safety oriented. May be asked to travel occasionally. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, willing to work extended hours if required. Must be safety oriented. May be asked to travel occasionally.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clearly indicate each major responsibility that occupies at least 10% or more of the incumbent's time. List duties in order of
  most important to least important. Details may be provided in bullet form to clarify the responsibility.
• Apply technical expertise in food science to ideate and develop product concepts/prototypes that solve for customer issues
  within the context of our portfolio of ingredient solutions.
• Contribute to solving ingredient, product, and processing issues.
• Assist in evaluating and setting up ingredient and food cuttings for sensory evaluations.
• Document processes, formulas, ingredients and results related to production tests, samples and product evaluations consistent
  with Ajinomoto standard operating procedures.
• Perform all work in accordance with Ajinomoto GMP, Allergen, and Quality Programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Effectively collaborate with other scientists, culinary, sales, and marketing departments as well as participate in cross
  functional teams as requested.

Ajinomoto is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history) for recruitment, hiring, and promotion decisions.