About the placement
This internship is with Mandolé Orchard and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program. It is a hands-on, Quality Assurance-focused role supporting the development and commercialisation of a new almond yogurt product.
As a food science intern with this family-run business, you will work closely with the Production Team throughout the full product development cycle, with responsibilities including:
- Assisting with product formulation, lab-scale trials, and production scale-up
- Supporting quality assurance through microbiological testing, shelf-life trials, and compliance checks
- Preparing product documentation, including nutritional information, labelling, and packaging requirements
- Collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to meet technical and commercial objectives
- Maintaining quality and food safety systems, and investigating product issues to recommend improvements
- Organising and conducting sensory testing sessions for product evaluation
This is an opportunity to be at the heart of innovation and quality in the food industry.
Work arrangements
- Start date: Flexible, ideally ASAP.
- Working arrangement: Full time or Part time for 200 hours, with the possibility for further employment for the right candidate
- Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with Mandolé Orchard
- Location: Griffith, NSW
Desired capabilities
- In the final or penultimate year of tertiary study in Food Science or a related field
- Exposure to a beverage or liquid food manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and act on opportunities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An enthusiastic and passionate approach to learning and innovation
- Proficient computer skills, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Solid understanding of FSANZ regulations and the ability to interpret the Food Standards Code as it applies to various products
Requirements
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or TAFE qualification.
- Valid driver’s licence.
About the Industry Partner
Mandolé Orchard is a family owned, and sustainably operated almond orchard located in Griffith NSW. They are passionate and committed to growing and producing high quality Australian almonds and almond-based products with the simplest of ingredients. Mandolé Orchard produce Australia’s first and only single origin almond milk - a clean, fresh and delicious alternative incomparable to anything on the market.
Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0126
About the placement
This internship is with Mandolé Orchard and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program. It is a hands-on, Quality Assurance-focused role supporting the development and commercialisation of a new almond yogurt product.
As a food science intern with this family-run business, you will work closely with the Production Team throughout the full product development cycle, with responsibilities including:
- Assisting with product formulation, lab-scale trials, and production scale-up
- Supporting quality assurance through microbiological testing, shelf-life trials, and compliance checks
- Preparing product documentation, including nutritional information, labelling, and packaging requirements
- Collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to meet technical and commercial objectives
- Maintaining quality and food safety systems, and investigating product issues to recommend improvements
- Organising and conducting sensory testing sessions for product evaluation
This is an opportunity to be at the heart of innovation and quality in the food industry.
Work arrangements
- Start date: Flexible, ideally ASAP.
- Working arrangement: Full time or Part time for 200 hours, with the possibility for further employment for the right candidate
- Remuneration: $25/hour plus super on a temporary contract with Mandolé Orchard
- Location: Griffith, NSW
Desired capabilities
- In the final or penultimate year of tertiary study in Food Science or a related field
- Exposure to a beverage or liquid food manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
- A solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and act on opportunities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An enthusiastic and passionate approach to learning and innovation
- Proficient computer skills, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Solid understanding of FSANZ regulations and the ability to interpret the Food Standards Code as it applies to various products
Requirements
- Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or TAFE qualification.
- Valid driver’s licence.
About the Industry Partner
Mandolé Orchard is a family owned, and sustainably operated almond orchard located in Griffith NSW. They are passionate and committed to growing and producing high quality Australian almonds and almond-based products with the simplest of ingredients. Mandolé Orchard produce Australia’s first and only single origin almond milk - a clean, fresh and delicious alternative incomparable to anything on the market.
Apply
If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0126