Job Description

Let’s color the world!

We are GNT, an ambitious and innovative family-run business with a colorful character! With our EXBERRY® brand, we are the market leader in the field of Coloring Foods. Our colorings are 100% natural and are made from fruits, vegetables and plants.

We are world champions when it comes to utilizing the bounty of nature and strive to continuously innovate and improve natural color ingredients for the consumer. By carefully preserving all of nature’s beauty and goodness, we are able to offer our clients the highest quality and most reliable products. This is what continues to motivate us every day!

The most important ingredients for GNT’s success are our employees and the cooperation that exists between them. We believe in teamwork, and we are there for one another, our clients, our suppliers and our partners. That is what makes us GNT.

Due to the growth of GNT we are seeking a

Food Science Intern (Full-Time)

The Food Science Intern will be responsible for conducting project trials to promote internal understanding of product performance in various food applications. The intern will gain insight into the natural food coloring industry and have exposure to providing customers with color recommendations, stability testing, data collection and analysis. The intern may also assist in creating demos for customer meetings and tradeshows.

Duration of Assignment: Late May 2026 through August 2026

The role:

• Produce concise technical reports providing necessary data collected and analyzed on the product developed.
• Work collaboratively with the other members of the Technical Development team as necessary for completion of projects.
• Maintain ongoing documentation of projects, including detailed information regarding methods, materials and data collection.
• Utilize food science and culinary experience to produce quality products in line with industry standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab space, and update ingredient library as required.

Additional responsibilities:

• Operate lab and pilot plant equipment
• Assist with trial batching, execution and data analysis
• Assist with customer visits or workshops
• Stay current with all required training and ensure timely completion.
• Follow the Company's established processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality guidelines.
• Maintain a collaborative team mindset while actively supporting GNT's Food Safety culture.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and support colleagues in adhering to hygiene standards.

About you, as our ideal candidate:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior OR a recent graduate (<1 year) from a Food Science or related degree program (Ex: Food Engineering).
• Excellent technical verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel

What do we find important?

GNT operates globally, being an independent, family-owned business committed to investing in products, technology and importantly, our people. The GNT values are the basis of our daily activities. That’s why we think it’s important that we fit together. GNT employs people who are enterprising and take responsibility. Customer and service orientation is of course paramount! We always take that extra step to offer our external and internal customers the best service. In addition, we do everything we do as sustainably as possible. We are open and honest with each other and bring out the best in each other.

We color the world, do you?

GNT USA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please send all resumes to our HR department at hschwark@gntusa.com for consideration.

This position does not include relocation, housing, transportation, or visa spons

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