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About the Role
Lactalis USA is seeking a Sensory Science Intern to join their team in Buffalo, NY, with an expected start date of September 14, 2026. This internship offers a unique experience with strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development.
Responsibilities
- Assist sensory scientists in preparing samples for sensory tests.
- Regularly drive to various stores to obtain commercially available dairy products for use by sensory expert panels and other tastings on a weekly basis.
- Organize sensory evaluation sessions with paper or electronic ballot, materials, and samples.
- Support sensory scientists in recruiting and training new sensory expert panelists as required.
- Assist the sensory scientists in developing and maintaining the Lactalis Passion for Taste program.
- Support the execution of different sensory tests, data entry, analysis, reporting, and sample submission to other disciplines.
- Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.
- Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.
Requirements
- Candidate will possess or be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, etc.; Dairy or Food Science a plus).
- Interest in Sensory Science is a plus.
- Experience in conducting sensory testing, setup, and interpretation of results is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Need to be able to work independently and in teams, with minimal direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all departments and employees in a team-oriented organization.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
- Ability to operate in a transversal environment, across multiple departments.
- Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with electronic data collection systems and/or sensory evaluation software is a plus.
- Basic data entry, analysis, and reporting skills.
- Ability to accurately collect, organize, and interpret sensory data.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in sample preparation and test execution.
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Internship
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, etc.; Dairy or Food Science a plus)
Benefits
- Full-time employees (interns not included) receive a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
- Support insurance costs significantly.
- Contribute generously to retirement plans.
- Paid Time Off from day one.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Education Reimbursement.
About the Company
- Lactalis is the world leader in dairy, a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe.
- Proudly produce award-winning dairy products.
- In the US, offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk.
- Yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.
- Live by core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity.
- Foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.
Equal Opportunity
- Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer.
- Will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.