Internship - Food Scientist

A few words about us!

[Nutropy](http://nutropy.com/) develops the next generation of dairy products. Nutropy is a Venture-Backed French company that develops plug & play animal-free milk solutions for large scale dairy applications through our precision fermentation technology. We produce milk proteins and fatty acids identical to those produced by cows to enable the production of cheeses that taste as good as conventional cheese but are more sustainable, healthier and better for the animals. 

[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/74680374/)

Job description

At Nutropy, your job will consist in:

• Assist in the development and scale-up of new food product formulations hand-in-hand with your supervisors and colleagues, working both autonomously and in collaboration
• Help design, plan, execute and analyze projects and experiments to improve our knowledge of ingredients and product taste, texture and shelf life
• Identify bottlenecks and re-design processes accordingly
• Manage a rigorous lab notebook
• Prepare and present results to your supervisors and the team
• Collaborate with the different departments
• Perform literature searches when necessary and propose innovative solutions
• Maintain equipment as well as laboratory inventory, consumables and solutions
• Undertake any other activities as needed by the business

Skills we are looking for

Education & Experience:

• Ongoing degree in food science or related disciplines (bachelor to masters)
• Interest in food product development, dairy products, microbiology, lipids or proteins
• Previous work on prototype development is a plus
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Working English, French is a plus
• Experience in managing and executing R&D projects, ideally with new ingredients is a plus

Profile:

• Independent, well organized and proactive
• Precise and capable of prioritising tasks
• Problem-solver and agile
• Strong communicator
• Positive and benevolent outlook
• Motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment
• Strong desire to join a company that is positively changing our food system and planet

What we offer

When you come to work at Nutropy, your day-to-day is directly responsible for improving the quality of our products. Your role will be pivotal in bringing animal-free dairy to consumers worldwide, positively impacting our food system and planet. In return, here is what we can offer you:

• A supportive workplace
• A stimulating, fast-paced multi-cultural environment
• Opportunities to learn and progress professionally

Interviewing process

• We will organize 2 to 3 interview rounds, including reference checks.

As an equal opportunity employer, Nutropy welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, irrespective of sex, gender, sexual orientation, national, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion or belief. Do not hesitate to apply! We will help you to obtain a visa if it is required. Under its equal opportunities policy, Nutropy is aiming to achieve gender parity in staff employed at all levels in the Organisation. At the time of appointment, preference between suitable candidates shall be given to the candidate of the gender which is under-represented in the relevant grades within the category to which the vacancy belongs. During the different stages of the recruitment procedure, specific measures shall be taken to facilitate access for candidates with disabilities.

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