Intern – Food & Nutrition – Mississauga, ON

Interns are selected from the University of Guelph MBS program. 

Junior Associate (Intern) 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ASSOCIATED DUTIES 

A. Provide Scientific Support to Food & Nutrition Group 

– Area of focus is to provide scientific support to the Food & Nutrition group related to safety assessment and health claims substantiation of food ingredients, additives and supplements 

– Assist with reviewing results of literature searches 

– Assist with tabular summaries of scientific information 

– Extract and tabulate information from scientific publications 

– Review data for completeness, relevance, etc. 

– Present accurate summaries of literature/data to manager for review 

– Address comments and make revisions, as required 

– Assist with dossier preparation 

B. Co-ordination of Contract work requests 

– log in work requests from customer 

– communicate data requirements to customer in clear and straightforward terms 

– ensure all scientific data required to complete request is obtained 

– assist scientific staff with identifying scientific data 

– assist with preparation of reports 

– revise reports based on senior toxicologist’s review 

– co-ordinate efforts of customer, administrative staff, scientific staff, senior toxicologists 

– provide customer with finalized report 

– assist with updating databases and invoicing for requested work 

C. Assist scientific staff with special requests: e.g., editing of documents, researching information on various topics, document preparation, organization and collation of government dossiers. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

– strong writing skills and communications skills 

– exceptional attention to detail 

– highly organized and ability to manage short deadlines for contract work 

– personable and courteous to facilitate client interactions 

– familiarity with software packages 

– ability to prioritize and manage time effectively and work on multiple projects at once 

– team player

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Our Culture of Total Quality Assurance 

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. 

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Intertek is the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading brands, companies, and governments, and has earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, integrity, and technical competence.  Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with Disabilities, who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected]

Please apply online at Intertek Canada Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.