R&D Intern

Ardent Mills - Pullman, WA

Posted: 5/14/2022 - Expires: 8/12/2022

Job ID: 241270281

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R&D Intern - HTC, A Division of Ardent Mills / Pullman, WA

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2022

About Us

Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its customers, consumers, and communities through innovative and nutritious grain-based solutions. Ardent Mills' operations and services are supported by more than 35 flour mills, a specialty bakery, gluten-free facilities, quinoa processing facility, and The Annex by Ardent Mills (The Annex), a dedicated team committed to cultivating the future of specialty grains and plant-based ingredients. The Annex has a broad portfolio that includes quinoa, ancient and heirloom grains, gluten-free, organic grains and flours, chickpeas, as well as innovations such as Sustagrain High-Fiber Barley, White Sonora, and heirloom wheat. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, Ardent Mills' operations are in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and the company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Hinrichs Trading Company is a division of Ardent Mills, located in Washington and Montana, which is committed to processing premium quality chickpeas.

The Role

The R&D Intern will have exposure to pulse processing and R&D activities. Detailed objectives and individualized initiative will be established for the selected candidate at the beginning of the program based upon previous experiences and the Ardent Mills' need. Intern will be mainly supporting the R&D Scientist to execute research projects while having exposure to the day-to-day business activities to create an environment that fosters learning and development. Intern needs to present his/her work to the Ardent Mills team, at the end of the internship period. Intern will be also encouraged to present non confidential scientific results at a scientific conference. Total internship duration will be 10 weeks/400 hours during Summer 2022 at HTC/Ardent Pullman location. (1652 Old Wawawai Rd Pullman, WA 99163)

As a team member, the Ardent Mills Values of trust, serving, simplicity and safety will guide your decisions. You will listen, learn, and serve others. You will deliver superior business results by constantly learning, reinventing, and challenging yourself to do better. To succeed, you must be able to:

Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day
Serve others with understanding, respect, and care
Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency
Drive change
Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others

Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Key Accountabilities

Help the R&D Scientist on executing research projects
Prepare standard operating procedures on test methods
Prepare safety protocols and lab equipment maintenance protocols
Day today lab maintenance
Stay current with scientific literature with particular emphasis in pulses, milling and food processing
Prepare and deliver oral and written communication for technical and non-technical audiences
Prepare technical reports and maintains lab notebooks including documentation of experiments
Promotes safety and ensures a safe work environment and employee work habits
Support and abide by plant rules within the workplace

Required Education, Experience, Skills:

Majoring in Food Science, Agriculture or related studies -Senior students preferred
Completed courses on general chemistry, food safety & quality, and food processing
Organization/Time Management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
People smart, curious, and open minded
Must be proficient at IT/Microsoft Office tools
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal
High Integrity, positive attitude, and flexible working style (ability to work longer shifts or weekends if necessary), able to develop positive working relationships with others

Other considerations:

Must be authorized to work in the United states without sponsorship now and in the future during the internship period
Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check
Candidate must be physically able to climb ladders and stairs, ability to work in dusty/hot conditions and ability to lift 50lb

To apply, please send your resume with references, on or before April 15, 2022 to:

Supun Fernando - supun.fernando@ardentmills.com

Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location:
Pullman WA

Address:
1652 Old Wawawai Rd, Pullman WA, 99163

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:
Full time

Additional Information:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

Job Summary

Veteran Preference

Company Details

Company: Ardent Mills
Industry: Flour Milling

Job Information

Location: Pullman, WA
Job Type: Full Time Intern
Experience: Less than 1 Year
Job Position: 1 Position(s) Open
Duration: Over 150 Days

Additional Information

Federal Contractor: Yes
Affirmative Action Plan: No

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