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Job Title: R&D Intern (Food Science)
Location: Aurora, CO
Duration: 6 months
Rate: $22-25/hour
Position Summary
We are searching for an enthusiastic R&D Intern to support a client crafting artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, at their facility in Aurora, CO. This position is expected to last six months and will support product lab testing and manufacturing activities by preparing samples, conducting basic lab testing including sensory, and assisting with hands-on manufacturing tasks such as weighing ingredients and operating equipment.
The internship will be capped off with a final report summarizing findings.
Key Responsibilities
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Location: Aurora, CO
Duration: 6 months
Rate: $22-25/hour
Position Summary
We are searching for an enthusiastic R&D Intern to support a client crafting artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, at their facility in Aurora, CO. This position is expected to last six months and will support product lab testing and manufacturing activities by preparing samples, conducting basic lab testing including sensory, and assisting with hands-on manufacturing tasks such as weighing ingredients and operating equipment.
The internship will be capped off with a final report summarizing findings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct product attribute/specification testing and sensory evaluations, and prepare samples for trials
- Participate in hands-on production support, including collecting data, weighing ingredients, learning to operate equipment, and preparing products
- Use software such as Microsoft Excel to analyze, report, and document experimental results
- Maintain detailed records and draft and present a final report on a specific project or findings and key takeaways
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program (junior status preferred), such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
- Willingness to learn and follow strict safety protocols
- Ability to work in a production environment (cold, hot, noisy, on feet for up to 8 hours)
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work off-hours or extended shifts during product scale-ups
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Salary : $22 - $25