Nestlé
Solon, OH 44139
Remote
2021-12-28
R&D Intern
4.2
Nestlé in the United States, part of Nestlé S.A., is committed to enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future – for individuals and families, for our thriving and resilient communities, and for the planet. We are transforming our product portfolio – from pet care, premium water, frozen meals, and infant nutrition – to meet changing consumer needs by focusing on high-growth food, beverage and consumer categories.
Our operations in the U.S. are composed of seven operating companies: Nestlé USA, Nestlé Purina, Nespresso, Gerber, Nestlé Health Science, Nestlé Professional, and Information Technology at Nestlé all focused on our mission of ”Good Food, Good Life.” Our organization offers tremendous potential for professional growth and achievement, opportunities to make an impact on a global scale, and substantial rewards for a job well done.
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Position Summary
Seeking a Nutrition Intern to help drive and implement Nutrition, Health and Wellness support across the global Frozen and Chilled Food Categories at the Nestle Development Center in Solon, Ohio. This position will also have the opportunity to gain experience and support Regulatory & Scientific Affairs to help drive claims and communications across the supported categories. The purpose of this position is to apply sound nutrition and regulatory science and learnings to gain an inside perspective and experience key skills that are necessary in the Food & Beverage industry related to Dietetics and Nutrition.
OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
- The role will provide 80% Nutrition, Health and Wellness (NHW) and 20% Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (RSA) support
- Provide guidance to technical teams including product developers and scientists, in terms of giving product specific guidance on internal and external nutrition requirements
- Conduct nutritional competitive analyses to build knowledge on nutritional profiles of products currently on market
- Identify nutrition opportunity spaces based on early-trend readings and search for literature on nutrition-related topics
- Analyze the global portfolio of Frozen and Chilled Food products based on specific nutrients or ingredients
- To apply the principles of the Nutrition and Dietetics and learn how to incorporate in consumer education/communication
- For the frozen and chilled product category, research trends in consumer communication and claims (e.g., health, ingredient content, dietary, sensory, etc.) and report findings.
- Support the research of exploratory ingredients and provide preliminary regulatory assessment.
LOCATION OF INTERNSHIP:
- Remote, with opportunity (as desired) to support from Nestle Development Center in Solon, Ohio.
Qualifications
- Must have (or currently be a student) a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition, or a similar degree.
- Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition, or similar degree, is a plus.
- Preferred, though not required, background in the Food & Beverage Industry and/or experience in food composition
- Strong Analytical & Communication Skills
- Ability to be productive without direct supervision
Requisition ID
76501612
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Solon, OH, US, 44139