Food Science Internship Job at Louis Dreyfus Company, Livermore, CA

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  • Louis Dreyfus Company
  • Livermore, CA

Job Description

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

The Internship

LDC’s Plant Protein team is seeking motivated students to join the internship program in the field of Plant Protein Research . The Plant Protein team, based in the newly constructed R&D Center in Livermore, CA, purifies and characterizes plant proteins, as well as develops solutions for their application within food systems.

The R&D Internship is an immersive 10-week paid summer program for college juniors, designed to give you insight and experience in the fast-growing plant protein research and application space. You will be assigned hands-on training in a challenging, objective-based and robust work environment. Potential assignments include work within R&D, Engineering and/or Application teams. All interns will be considered for full-time employment after graduation.

Responsibilities
  • Physicochemical characterization of protein rich ingredients
  • Functionality evaluation of protein and other food ingredients
  • Prototyping

Role Requirements
  • A genuine desire to learn about plant-based ingredients and food.
  • Superior problem-solving, time-management and organizational skills.
  • Adaptability and accountability.
  • Critical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Analytical mindset with proven ability to gather, interpret and synthesize large volumes of data.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as an individual or collaborate as part of a team.

Experience
  • Student in Food Science / Chemistry / Technology / Engineering or similar.
  • Capacity to work independently within defined experimental frame.
  • Basic laboratory experience. Knowledge in protein chemistry is a plus.
  • Demonstrated research experience in any domain.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Macro programing skill (e.g. Phyton, Microsoft Excel VBA) is a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Summer work, Internship, Local area, Flexible hours,

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