Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern

What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Competitive hourly wage
• Apply your education in a world-class dairy manufacturing operation
• Meet Agropur leaders and expand your professional network
• Prepare to launch a successful career
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

The Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern (Intern) works closely with the Technical Services Manager and other members of technical services and operations team to research and manage specifically assigned projects. The Intern is assigned a few projects and is responsible for executing on the assigned projects. The Intern is assigned a mentor to provide guidance and support. The Intern is responsible for reporting to the mentor on the progress of work completed throughout the term of the internship with a final report to be presented to the entire Technical Services team at the end of the internship. The responsibilities of the Intern vary based on assignments and department needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Protein Research Center personnel as needed including benchtop experiments up to plant trials.
• Plan and analyze experiments.
• Document and communicate all research work to respective team members.
• Work with Technical Services Manager to outline assigned projects.
• Work effectively in teams and independently.
• Complete routine progress reports throughout the term of the internship with a final report to be presented to Technical Services and Protein Research Center personnel along with other stakeholders at the end of the internship.
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals across several departments including, but not limited to, whey ingredients operations staff, automation staff, maintenance staff, Quality Assurance, and plant leadership.
• Take direction on assignments and then work autonomously or with appropriate team(s) to accomplish assignment objectives.
• Acquire current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws related to Technical Services in a dairy manufacturing environment.
• Thoroughly learn about the Agropur business model and how to run an efficient Technical Services department.
• Actively meet and speak with R&D employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs.
• Learn to work safely and efficiently, while maintaining accuracy.
• Successfully pass any assessments or tests required to work within the Product Development department.
• Present a summary of projects and lessons learned at end of internship, if applicable.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What you need to join our team:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Master's program in a Food Science or related field as a candidate for graduation.
• Strong Communication: Able to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels, both internally and externally.
• Customer Focus & Initiative: Dedicated to meeting expectations, acting with customers in mind, and driving results with minimal supervision.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Works effectively in team environments, adapts quickly to change, and maintains constructive relationships.
• Organizational & Technical Skills: Demonstrates strong time management, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant tools.
• Problem Solving & Accountability: Applies logic to solve challenges, scopes tasks accurately, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.

We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR as an R&D Intern.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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