SYNEAR FOODS USA · 15 hours ago
Food Technologist Intern (Unpaid Internship- Chinese Speaking Required)
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Hybrid
InternSynear Foods USA is a subsidiary of Synear Food Holdings, a leading frozen food manufacturer. The intern will assist in product testing and formulation, support the R&D team, and help maintain documentation and organization within the test kitchen.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingWholesale
Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation and measurement of ingredients for product testing and formulation
Support the R&D team in monitoring production runs to ensure adherence to process standards
Help draft and maintain product specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and related documentation
Participate in data collection, testing, and basic analysis to support product development and improvement
Assist in organizing sensory evaluations for new and existing products, as well as competitor benchmarking
Coordinate with other departments (Production, QA, and Maintenance) during plant trials or product testing
Help maintain a clean, organized R&D test kitchen and ensure all materials and supplies are stocked
Support troubleshooting efforts for production issues related to product formulation or process
Conduct basic market and product research to stay informed about food trends and new ingredients
Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in handling formulations, data, and reports
Perform other tasks and learning activities as assigned by the R&D team
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
Strong interest in product development, food manufacturing, and sensory evaluation
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); familiarity with data entry and documentation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Bilingual in Mandarin and English is required
Preferred
Basic understanding of food ingredients, processing, and quality principles
Company
SYNEAR FOODS USA
Synear Foods USA provides manufacturing and distribution services for frozen Chinese foods to retail and wholesale partners.
Founded in 2015
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase