JOB TITLE: Interns (Research and Development)JOB LOCATION: Unilever Head Office Durban (La Lucia Ridge)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Matric with Mathematics & Physical ScienceWorking towards or completed Food technology or Food Science diploma or degreeAny of the following training/skills: Food science, physical-chemistry, colloids, soft matter physicsRequiring 1-year internship opportunityFluent in English; both oral and writtenBasic computer literacy, i.e.: Excel, Word, and PowerPointA great passion for foodsCandidates need to provide their Matric Certificate, ID, and Academic Transcript with their CV'sNo dietary restrictionsKey Responsibilities:Literature, patents and product reviews for mapping innovation / formulation space.Product design and development that meet Unilever Science based Nutrition Criteria to address trends in the market.Experimental work on formulation optimization and product quality improvementDevelopment and application of formulation-specific methods for accelerated shelf-life studiesCarry out the product stability testing, microbiological challenge testing, and performance testing.Product characterization for culinary / sensory related advice to product development.Conduct foods products sensory evaluationSupporting the Research and Development activities related to the cost-effective implementationResponsible for integrity of specifications and formulations in specification management system through digital toolsConduct material and supplier change risk assessmentTeam collaborationUnilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever, we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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