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Job Description: Quality Intern

If you are interested in quality in the areas of human health, wellness, performance and nutrition or animal health then a career with NutriScience may be what you are looking for. Our functional ingredients are sold to dietary supplement and food companies who produce high quality consumer products. Our customers need support with the quality documentation they need to qualify and use these ingredients on an on-going basis. In this role, you’ll be part of a quality team which provides our customers with this important documentation support.

Who We Are

NutriScience Innovations is an ingredient developer and supplier of science-based, clinically supported dietary supplement and functional food ingredients. We deliver the high quality, innovative, science backed ingredients from which exceptional consumer goods and trust are built.   

Our Mission Statement 

We take quality seriously. As a leading global ingredient developer and supplier, we offer innovative ingredients based on science and quality. Our high-quality ingredients are used in the Dietary Supplement/Nutraceutical, Functional Food & Beverage, Animal Health and Personal Care industries. Both our branded and specialty ingredients provide unique formulation solutions to customers striving to create products that are one of a kind and benefit both human and animal kind alike – Ingredients Matter.

Job Summary

NutriScience Innovations (NSI) is looking for a high-energy individual to join our team! In this role, the Quality Intern will work with our team to: (a) Preparing and shipping ingredient sample requests in support of stakeholder projects; and (b) Supporting NSI’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Program through the execution of quality verification activities as time permits.

Essential Functions:

 Sample Processing (Primary)

  • Process sample requests to ensure timely delivery to stakeholders.
  • Package sample products according to NSI’s packaging procedures; ensure each sample is neat and presentable.
  • Prepare sample products for shipment based on customer-specific and/or NSI internal requirements.
  • Monitor and maintain inventory of key ingredients on a monthly basis for both bulk inventory and pre-packaged samples; collaborate with the Supply Chain Team to replenish bulk inventory stock.
  • Organize and label sample stock appropriately and as needed.
  • Clean and sanitize sample preparation areas in accordance with Quality Team instructions.
  • Follow all GMP procedures to maintain clean work areas free from contamination risks.
  • Clean and maintain the repackaging room at least weekly.

  GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Support (Secondary-As Time Permits)

  • Inspect all inbound and outbound materials; collaborate with the Supply Chain Team to ensure timely inspections and report any non-conforming materials to the Quality Manager.
  • Conduct food safety inspections to ensure compliance with hygienic practices across the facility.
  • Complete cleaning logs for the repackaging room and the Master Sanitation Program.
  • Monitor and log facility temperature and humidity.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be able to commit to 24 hours per week (Mon, Tue, & Thur.)
  • Previous GMP environment experience is preferred, but we are open to training the right candidate.
  • Basic computer skills required, including the ability to use spreadsheets, email, and software programs.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Conscientiousness is a must. Candidates must have the ability to track tasks without losing sight on things that need to get done.
  • Self-motivated and a bias towards being proactive is a must. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • The ability to work as part of a team and build and enjoy strong relationships in the workplace

 

Working Conditions

  • Essential functions require frequent transporting and moving packaged ingredients up to 30 lbs & remaining in a stationary position for extended periods. 

 

  • Environment: Essential functions of the position are performed in both a warehouse and an office environment. 

 

 

 

Job Type: Paid Internship

Location: Milford, CT (onsite)