Product Development Internship
Mattson Product Development Internship Position
DESCRIPTION
Recent graduates interested in a career in product development will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by assisting our Food Scientists in the development of a wide range of food and beverage products. Interns will support our Food Scientists in the product development process from the initial generation of ideas through the bench top iterations to the final approved formulation. This is a temporary 3 to 4 month paid internship position. Positions are available throughout the year.
WHAT WE DO
Mattson is North America’s most successful independent developer of new food and beverage products for the consumer packaged goods (CPG), chain restaurant and ingredient industries. We have worked with industry icons such as Kraft-Heinz, Pepsico, ConAgra, McDonald’s, and Starbucks as well as smaller disruptive brands such as popChips, Blue Bottle Coffee, Annie’s, Soylent, Ripple, and Cholula, to help them identify new business and product opportunities, formulate the early prototypes, develop the branding, positioning, and packaging, test the products with consumers, and commercialize the products.
We bring a holistic approach to food and beverage development, utilizing our decades of cross-category experience. We combine trend forecasting, market research, and product development to create successful products driven by strategy, innovation, and insights. It’s this approach that’s enabled us to create one-of-a-kind products over our 40+ years in business. We believe in making our clients’ aspirations come to life by building products for success and having fun along the way.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Food Scientists in all aspects involved in the research and development of food and beverage products.
- Weigh and prepare formulations for a wide variety of products from beverages, snack foods, and baked goods to retorted, refrigerated and frozen food products.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of products for internal tastings, client meetings, shelf life and consumer testing.
- Conduct analytical tests that include: pH, Titratable Acidity, Moisture Analysis, Brix, Water Activity, Brookfield and Bostwick Viscosity measurements.
- Assist in preparing, testing and evaluating shelf life products.
- Source and order ingredients, contact suppliers for pricing, specifications and other documentation, as needed.
- Enter formulas and ingredient information into the ESHA Genesis program for nutritional analysis, as needed.
- Support the Consumer Insights team, as needed.
- Assist with work in the pilot plant and at off-site production facilities, as needed.
- B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Nutrition or related discipline.
- Restaurant or Food Service experience a plus
- Adaptable and able to work on multiple projects each day.
- Able to stand for extended hours and lift up to 30 lbs.
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The Product Development Internship at Mattson in Foster City, California offers a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates aiming to kickstart their careers in product development. As an intern, you'll be diving right into the exciting world of food and beverage creation, working closely with our talented Food Scientists. Picture this: from brainstorming exciting new ideas to refining them through hands-on experimentation, you will play an integral role in crafting unique products. It's a paid, temporary internship lasting 3 to 4 months, where each day will be filled with learning and collaboration. Mattson, recognized as North America's leading independent developer of innovative food and beverage products, partners with renowned brands like Kraft-Heinz, Starbucks, and McDonald’s, among others. In this vibrant environment, you'll assist in various tasks such as preparing formulations, conducting analytical tests, and engaging in internal tastings. We embrace a holistic approach to product development, leveraging trend forecasting and market research, making your contribution crucial in this dynamic field. If you have a passion for food science and enjoy working on diverse projects, we would love to have you join our team and help bring our clients' visions to life while enjoying the process!
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Founded in 1988, Mattson Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures, markets and globally supports semiconductor wafer processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Mattson Technology is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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