Internship 2022 - Research & Development
"Enhancing the Lives of Those We Touch by Helping People Reach Their Goals”
Melaleuca has firmly supported this mission statement since our humble beginning in 1985. Everything we accomplish is done with an eye toward promoting the physical, environmental, financial, and personal wellness of those around us. Our focus has always been on wellness. By manufacturing and selling effective, high quality, natural, health oriented products we help people live more vibrant, healthier, and happier lives. When you walk through the doors at Melaleuca, you can feel it immediately. This is The Wellness Company.
We have achieved consistent and profitable growth with our annual revenue hitting over $2 billion dollars. We now have over 4,000 employees and operate in 19 countries around the world. Melaleuca is positioned to grow even more rapidly in upcoming years. To help keep up with this growth we are looking for outstanding individuals to be part of our R&D Group.
Overview
The R&D intern performs a wide variety of routine and technical tasks in support of specific Melaleuca new or existing products under the supervision of the R&D Scientist. These tasks are highly specific and usually require the use of quantitative methods and the application of technical judgment by the R&D intern and the R&D scientist.
Responsibilities
- Execute sensory and in-home-use tests of trial compositions, Melaleuca products, and competitive products
- R&D function in support of QA, Operations, Purchasing, and Marketing activities
- Prepare data summaries using appropriate mathematical and statistical tools available in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications
Qualifications
- Preference given to students currently in their junior or senior year of college, majoring in a science related field
- Able to work in Idaho Falls, Idaho for approximately 90 days during your program dates
- Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- An extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office-particularly Word Documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Access databases
- Knowledge of commonly used lab instruments
- Familiarity with basic statistical tests
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
Just as important as your experience and skills will be the following characteristics and competencies:
- Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
- Ability to work independently and within a group setting
- Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to handle confidential information