Food Technologist Intern at Natural Extracts Industries Ltd

Role responsibilities

The intern will be responsible for the following activities:

• Flavours: researching extractives from various types of endemic tropical plants for use in the local food industry, including bakeries, beverage manufacturers and dairies;
• Nutrients: Researching traditional medicinal plants used by the native peoples (e.g., the Masaai), identifying active ingredients, developing extraction protocols and designing an end product suitable for the local and regional markets;
• Advise the management team on new equipment and technology necessary for the new products;
• Design standard operating procedures and quality control methods for new products developed;
• Identify supply chains capable of meeting supply needs for the new products;
• Train NEI's in-house food scientist in various methods of production techniques, food flavour development and analytical methodologies, within a resource-constrained context.

Desired qualifications and skills

The intern will have the following qualifications and competencies:

• An MSc in food technology, food science or other related field; or a BSc in the same field with 2-3 years of experience; a focus on flavours and/or nutrients is necessary;
• Excellent analytical skills as well as data presentation skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with non-native English speakers;
• Excellent hands-on training skills to an adult audience is necessary;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and be sensitive to foreign culture;
• Have an interest in exploring and adding value to local flora with a combined commercial and social impact philosophy;

How to apply

If you would like to be involved, please contact us atHR@nei-ltd.com, including your CV and a brief message about your passion as a food technologist in the flavours and nutrients field.