SUMMARY: 

The intern will support the team with various tasks and help with day-to-day operations. They will gain hands-on experience and exposure to different aspects of the organization’s workflow. They must promote and maintain the Company’s mission, values, and culture. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the formulation and development of new wet pet food products, working with the R&D team to refine recipes and look for novel ingredients.
• Conduct laboratory and bench-scale trials to evaluate product texture, nutritional values, processability, and overall quality.
• Assist in preparing samples for internal and external testing, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and supply chain, to optimize products and processing. 
• Contribute to the research of emerging ingredients, trends, and technologies that could enhance product innovation.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, formulations, and findings to ensure compliance with AAFCO.
• Participate in the troubleshooting and problem-solving of production or product-related issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:      

None

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:  

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be a student currently enrolled at a university
• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong interest in the pet food industry, particularly in product development and formulation.
• Basic knowledge of food science, ingredients, and processing techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for research and innovation.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Computer and Technology Skills:   

Language Skills:  

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.  German language speaking skills is another advantage.

Mathematical Skills:     

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and ability to apply concepts such as: fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.           

Reasoning Ability:     

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  

Physical Demands:      

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk and hear.  The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Allergen Awareness 

Products produced in this facility may contain the following allergens: Egg, Shellfish, Fish, Gluten.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Job descriptions are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Saturn Petcare Inc. and any of its employees.  The provisions of job descriptions have been developed at the discretion of management and may be amended or cancelled at any time by Saturn Petcare Inc. with or without notice.

Employment with Saturn Petcare Inc.  is voluntarily entered, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without cause.  Similarly, Saturn Petcare Inc.  may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long as there is not violation of applicable federal or state law.