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Research & Development Lab Assistant

Jogue Incorporated
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🔬 Summer Internship Opportunity: R&D Lab Assistant (Chemistry or Food Science Majors Wanted!) 🧪

Are you the kind of person who gets excited about color-changing reactions, perfectly balanced equations, and the smell of a freshly opened lab notebook? Do you casually drop phrases like “stoichiometry” into conversation? If so… we’ve been looking for you.

Position: Research & Development Lab Assistant Intern
Location: Our lab in Northville, MI
Duration: Summer Internship (with flexible start/end dates)
Hours: Full-time - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

🌟 What You’ll Do:

This isn’t your average “watch-and-learn” internship—you’ll get real, hands-on experience in a fast-paced R&D environment:

  • Accurately set up, test, and taste products, comparing them to established standards
    • Analyze Brix, pH, titratable acidity, flavor profiles, vanillin content, viscosity, and Bostwick flow
  • Create and develop flavors tailored to customer needs
  • Prepare and present flavor concepts based on current industry trends
  • Develop finished products including beverages, ice cream, and bakery items
  • Perform analytical testing to determine chemical compound purity
  • Conduct Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) on competitor samples, raw materials, and finished goods
    • Identify peaks and determine chemical composition

🧪 Lab Operations & Quality:

  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the R&D lab (a clean lab = a happy lab)
  • Review and finalize lab formulas daily—organization is paramount
  • Create Certificates of Analysis (C of A) for shipments
  • Verify labels, batch cards, and incoming raw materials
    • Ensure documentation includes C of A’s, Kosher certification, and SQF compliance
  • Assist in preparing and shipping samples via FedEx/UPS

đź“Š Documentation & Compliance:

  • Create nutritional panels, ingredient legends, specification sheets, and SDS documents
  • Train in and follow Safe Quality Foods (SQF), GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory audit standards
  • Learn and apply updated FDA guidelines on nutritional labeling and ingredient declarations

🧠 What We’re Looking For:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry or a related field
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Interest in both analytical chemistry and product development
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and ask questions
  • Ability to follow safety protocols (lab goggles = non-negotiable fashion)

💥 Why You’ll Love It Here:

  • Real-world lab experience (not just textbook chemistry)
  • Exposure to both analytical testing and creative product development
  • Mentorship from passionate R&D professionals
  • A collaborative, slightly nerdy, and fun environment
  • Snacks… including experimental ones

 

🧪 Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume and a brief note about your favorite experiment, chemistry topic, or why you think you'd be a great fit. Creativity encouraged!

 

Warning: Side effects of this internship may include increased curiosity, improved lab skills, and an uncontrollable urge to explain chemistry to friends and family.

Apply now and let’s make something amazing together.