Nature’s Fynd is a groundbreaking food tech company born out of NASA-supported research on extremophiles in the geothermal pools of Yellowstone National Park. Our novel fermentation technology produces a sustainable source of complete protein using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture. As the challenge to feed the world’s expanding population grows, our mission is to create amazing foods and materials that provide sustainable choices and nurture the planet.
We’re looking for passionate, driven, and ambitious people to join our fast-growing team.
We are seeking a passionate, driven, and ambitious undergraduate student studying Food Science, Food Engineering, or related fields to join our team for a summer internship. This student will perform basic and essential product development (PD) duties using NF’s proprietary FY protein to create a wide range of alternative meats, dairy-free foods, snacks, and convenience foods. They will obtain an understanding of the industry by working in a fast-paced product development lab that works across many food segments.
This is a paid internship based in Chicago. Duration is flexible depending on the candidate's academic schedulePrimary Responsibilities- Routinely support the PD team with projects developing innovative new products in the alternative proteins space.
- Intern will assist in batching, analytical testing, flavor screening, Quality Control (QC) equipment calibration, keeping lab materials stocked, and helping maintain a clean and orderly laboratory.
- Will learn formulation and food processing basics across a wide variety of food matrices.
- Will also spend hands-on time in the Pilot Plant and QC Department to understand the complete product development process
Qualifications and Requirements- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree and must have completed your junior year of college with a concentration in Food Science, Nutrition Science or related field
- Proficiency with Google Suite and ability to catch on to other technologies quickly.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced work environment with changing priorities