Sensory Science Intern

Sensory Science Intern Buffalo, NY ( Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, weu2019re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thriveu2014whether youu2019re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, weu2019re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbaniu00ae Italian cheeses and ricotta, Pru00e9sidentu00ae specialty cheeses and butters, Kraftu00ae natural and grated cheeses, Breakstoneu2019su00ae cottage cheese, Cracker Barrelu00ae, Black Diamondu00ae cheddar, and Parmalatu00ae milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggiu2019su00ae, Stonyfield Organicu00ae, Brown Cowu2122, Ouiu00ae, Yoplaitu00ae, Go-Gurtu00ae, :ratiou00ae, Green Mountain Creameryu00ae, and Mountain Highu00ae, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karounu00ae, Gopiu00ae, and Arzu00ae. At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesu2014Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyoneu2019s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you donu2019t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring aSensory Science Internbased inBuffalo, NY. Join our R&D team as a Sensory Science Intern, where you will play a hands-on role in evaluating the taste, texture, and consumer appeal of our products. This is a comprehensive 12-month, on-site opportunity located in Buffalo, NY, designed for an individual eager to bridge the gap between food science and data-driven insights. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: + Assist the sensory scientists in designing, planning, and executing R&D sensory evaluations (discrimination, descriptive, hedonic/consumer tests). + Coordinate panel scheduling, sample prep, and sensory session setup. u2022 Recruit, train, and calibrate sensory panelists for descriptive analysis. + Analyze sensory data using appropriate statistical methods (T-Test, ANOVA, PCA, cluster analysis, preference mapping). + Present sensory results to stakeholders in R&D, Marketing, Quality, and Manufacturing. + Drive to various stores to obtain commercially available dairy products for use by sensory expert panels and other tastings as needed. Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education + Candidate will possess or be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, etc.; Dairy or Food Science a plus) Experience + Interest in Sensory Science is a plus. The description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. + Experience in conducting sensory testing, setup, and interpretation of results is a plus. Competencies + Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Need to be able to work independently and in teams, with minimal direct supervision. + Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team oriented organization. + Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints. + Ability to operate in a transversal environment, across multiple departments. + Ability to adapt in a changing work environment. + Valid driveru2019s license required. + Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations. Salary Description $19.00-$21.00/hr

Created: 2026-03-04