Protein Lab Intern

Our purpose is unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. We consistently incorporate social and environmental impact into decision making given its importance to the success and profitability to our business.

At Kalsec, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment by embracing the wisdom and strengths that diversity brings.

Job Summary:

Student internship responsible for screening new promising botanicals/extracts and aid in the development of novel high-throughput screening methodologies.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist with daily experiments

2. Record experimental data

3. Prepare samples

4. Perform stability studies

5. Basic spectrophotometric analysis

6. Wet chemistry bench work (pH, titration, dilution, blending)

7. Research literature

8. Final project – Showcasing what has been learned through a poster session with other interns.

Education/Experience:

Required:

· Basic laboratory skills including pipetting, dilutions, weighing.

· Good data recording practices.

· Computer skills, including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

· Majoring in a science field (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, food science)

Desired:

· N/A

Equipment Operation:

· Lab Equipment with training

Physical Requirements:

· Lift 50lbs

Travel:

· NONE

This job description is not intended to cover every detail or every aspect of the job identified. Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department.

Kalsec® is committed to providing safe food to its customers. This position requires completing annual food safety training. Food safety training is conducted through Kalsec® electronic training program and on-the-job training in each department.

The organizational chart identifies personnel responsible for covering food safety responsibilities in the absence of this position.