Mandatory Internship or Working Student position - New Product Development
Ohly is one of the world’s leading suppliers of yeast-based specialty ingredients for the global food, fermentation, feed and health market. It is part of the ABF Ingredients group (ABFI), providing specialty ingredients to a variety of segments including Food, Beverage, Nutrition, Feed and Pharma.
Within the model of devolved autonomy operated by ABF, Ohly develops and implements its own strategy and accounts for its own business success. This empowers our people with great freedom and independence. While enjoying all of the benefits and opportunities that belonging to a global group brings, meaning that individuals and teams can make a real difference within this operating culture.
We are looking for a committed and highly motivated student (m/f/d) for a mandatory internship or working student position to support our Innovation team for a period of 3-6 months, starting immediately.
The Role & Your Tasks:
As part of the New Product Development Team in the Innovation department, you will work on evaluating the sensory and physico-chemical properties of our products.
Your tasks will include:
1. Conducting physico-chemical analyses
2. Conducting microbiology analyses (plate preparation, cell plating, count, etc.)
3. Conducting sensory evaluations, including taste, texture and smell
4. Performing rheology evaluations using a rheometer
5. Testing the product in food applications
6. Regular reporting of data, conclusions, and recommendations through meetings, presentations, and written reports
Your Profile:
7. You are currently enrolled in a Master’s or Bachelor’s program in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields
8. Experience working in a laboratory setting
9. Basic knowledge of sensory evaluation techniques preferred
10. Good experimental and analytical skills
11. Good communication and reporting skills
12. Team player, able to work independently
13. Good command of English, both spoken and written
What we offer:
14. Central location (in the middle of Hamburg Wandsbek) incl. parking facilities
15. Attractive remuneration
16. Many opportunities for active participation
17. Free water and hot drinks and fruit basket
18. Employee events (company parties, sports activities in your free time, various networking opportunities)
19. Employee offers in cooperation with "Corporate Benefits"
20. Charging station for e-cars and e-bikes
Ohly operates based on our values of doing the right thing for our people, customers, and planet. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes colleagues with varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our values while innovating and delighting our customers throughout our global communities.