2027 Chemistry Technician Intern (Dublin, OH, US, 43017)

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 2027 Nestlé USA Quality Assurance Center (NQAC) Chemistry Technician Intern The NQAC team is committed to being a force for good, protecting the safety and wellbeing of consumers across the nation. We provide comprehensive testing services to all of Nestlé’s production facilities and co-manufacturers, ensuring that our food and beverage products meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. As an organization, we’re driven by our mission to strengthen consumer trust, and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm. POSITION SUMMARY: The Chemistry Technician Intern fulfills a key role within NQAC Dublin, performing a support function with minimum supervision and providing quality results in a timely fashion. The position supports the Nestlé Quality Assurance Center of Dublin, OH (NQAC Dublin) mission of providing specialized laboratory services to ensure that Nestlé products are safe, satisfy all applicable regulatory requirements and meet the quality expectations of our customers and consumers. This position leads through performing and documenting routine tasks related to sample processing and assays, using written operating procedures, standard laboratory methods, and/or basic laboratory techniques, functions, and equipment. The role conducts specific procedures and tests within the laboratory requiring the use of applied knowledge and practical skills learned from on-the-job experience; modifies or adapts techniques to fit special needs or problems and can assist with specialized and non-routine tests and assays. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide support to laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of laboratory processes. 95-100%

• Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
• Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per NQAC methods.
• Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.
• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, autoclave, etc.

Provide assurance of quality and support of quality processes for the Laboratory/Center.

• Assure quality of results by assisting with establishment and maintenance of QA documents, plans and ICPs.
• Document QA data and report to lead or management.
• Assure equipment is maintained in reliable working order and make repairs or modifications within the capability of the Technician or request repairs.

Processes/Methods Participate/lead in Lean Laboratory initiatives.

• Assist in in review, improvement, and documentation for processes or methods as experience allows.

Training

• Attend internal and external training programs as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

• Relevant academic coursework or 1-year practical relevant experience in an analytical laboratory highly preferred.
• Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Food Science majors preferred.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• English Language Skills (Basic reading, writing, speaking, etc.)
• Professionalism
• Ability to perform trained tasks and follow lab SOPs.
• Contributes to a team environment and builds effective relationships.
• Ability to learn new tasks in expected amount of time.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on joinrs.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on joinrs.com. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at Job Requisition: 423077