Overview:
Interested in applying your food science knowledge to decrease waste in the global supply chain? Parsyl is an insurance technology company that delivers data-driven insurance and risk management to essential supply chains including vaccines and perishable foods. We are seeking current students or recent college graduates with a background in food science and an interest in IoT technology, data, and risk management for a paid summer internship.
Interns are full-fledged members of the team — engaged from day one through structured training, mentorship, a diverse set of experiences, and a network of peers across the company. This role is designed to provide exposure to real, complex operational projects in which you will be working with a variety of people in different business functions.
Where you fit in:
As a Parsyl Food Science Intern, you will work cross-functionally with the data, product, customer success, insurance, and sales teams. Your work will directly impact and elevate Parsyl’s customer experience and risk management services, ultimately helping reduce food wastage globally.
You are a good fit for this position if:
You want to see firsthand how a tech operates, and specifically how data, technology, and risk management combine to reduce waste
You thrive on teams of hard-working, detail-oriented, committed individuals
You want exposure to all kinds of industries, technologies, and cloud platforms
You love a challenge and are comfortable solving problems for which there may not be a clear-cut answer
You want to work in the Denver RiNo Arts District
What you’ll get to work on:
You will enhance Parsyl’s understanding of the effects of temperature and other environmental factors on the quality and spoilage of foods, and create systematic documentation for use by the business. You will do this by:
Creating a simplified taxonomy of food stuffs, incorporating both science and Parsyl’s business use case
Identify:
which among these foods have temperature as a primary quality driver
industry/scientific defined ideal temperatures and temperature bands
formulas for shelf life lost when available
other standards for quality degradation
Overlay industry shipping/storing quality best practices and risk factors
Organize the above in an easily consumable way across Parsyl business units
Qualifications:
Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, a similar degree, or equivalent experience
College-level mathematics skills
Basic understanding of modern computing, including data entry and manipulation
This is a paid summer internship that requires an average availability of 40 hours per week during the Summer of 2022
Qualities We Look For:
Mission -- You are highly motivated and inspired by our mission to improve health and save money for people across the globe
Grit -- You bring determination and a strong will to the challenges and opportunities that come with being at an early stage
High Standards -- You take pride in your work and are highly accountable
Curiosity -- You are energized by finding creative solutions to new situations
Self-Starter -- You are ambitious and take initiative, and thrive in environments with minimal supervision
Humility -- You approach your work with humility and a willingness to collaborate and learn from those around you in order to produce the best outcome
Compensation & Benefits:
This internship will pay an hourly wage of $25/hr
Summer relocation stipend available
Flexible hybrid work environment
*Parsyl requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless they qualify for a religious or medical accommodation.
This paid internship requires an average availability of 40 hours per week during the summer of 2022 in Parsyl’s main office located in Denver, CO. Interns are expected to work in the office for the majority of the internship. Safety protocols for the COVID-19 pandemic, defined by the CDC, state of Colorado, and Denver county, are being adhered to in the office in order to protect Parsyl employees.