TIC Gums is consistently ranked as America’s #1 preferred supplier of hydrocolloids to the food industry. We are seeking students who are currently pursuing a Food Science/Nutrition degree for an upcoming intern opportunity for this summer. These opportunities are for Lab Technicians in the R&D Department of our Texture and Innovation Center in our White Marsh, MD location.

In this role, you will be preparing lab samples, assisting in lab experiments, and performing research. You will be performing tests including viscosity, pH, mesh, moisture, and gel strength. You will also gain skills required to safely and properly operate specified lab instrumentation such as Brookfield viscometer, Texture Analyzer, pH meter, and ash oven according to listed work instructions. You will be responsible for maintaining a laboratory notebook to record the results of your work, and for tabulating and submitting results in a timely manner. You will also prepare and deliver a presentation of your overall findings and results.

Students should possess the following skills and experience: Taken a food chemistry and/or food processing class, fundamental courses & labs in food science; have worked in a lab and familiar with good laboratory practices; performed research projects; ability to perform experiments with limited supervision; strong communication skills; familiar with the process of product development/experiment design; experience with emulsion and particle size testing/analysis.

Each internship position will have specific goals and project objectives that the student will be responsible for accomplishing during the internship. Students will be assigned a department supervisor who will provide guidance on day-to-day tasks, as well as expose the student to the working environment of TIC Gums.

Throughout the summer, HR will sponsor several seminars on resume writing, interviewing techniques and transitioning to the job world after school.

Our internship program runs during the summer months – approximately the end of May through August. Students must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA in order to apply and be pursuing a degree in a related field of study to the position.

Each internship is a paid position that offers a challenging opportunity. Positions are limited. Interested candidates should submit their resume to Michelle Magliocchetti @ internships@ticgums.com.

You can also visit our website at: http://www.ticgums.com/careers/internships.html

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pleased to announce our 2017 Summer Intern Program.  This is a 12-week internship program for current students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  The purpose of the Summer Intern Program is to enhance students' knowledge about CMS programs, mission, vision and goals.  Additionally, the program seeks to familiarize participants about Federal, State, and local health care programs serving under-served and uninsured populations.   

Recruitment for the 2017 Summer Internship Program will take place through vacancy announcements posted on https://cms.usajobs.gov/ .  The announcements may be found by using a keyword search of “CMS Intern” in the “Keyword” section of the USAJobs.gov website.  

A full description of the program, qualification, and application requirements will be found in the vacancy announcements, so please read carefully.  Students must submit a complete application online through the appropriate vacancy announcement(s) for consideration by the closing date.  The open period for applications is March 13, 2017 – March 17, 2017 (5 DAYS ONLY!!!). 

The available locations will be noted in each of the separate vacancy announcements and could include: Baltimore, MD; Bethesda, MD; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. 
  
OPENING March 13, 2017:

Student Trainee (Administrative), GS-399-3/4 - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465567100

Student Trainee (Administrative), GS-399-5 - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465573800

Student Trainee (Administrative), GS-399-7 – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465632700

Student Trainee (Health Insurance), GS-199-4/5 - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465541200

Student Trainee (Health Insurance), GS-199-7 - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/465545000

Links directly to these vacancy announcements will be forwarded when they become available on March 13, 2017. Thank you.

The Google University Programs team has some exciting YouTube Live events coming up in March!

How do I tune in again?

1. FILL OUT THIS RSVP FORM and select the events you’d like to attend

2. Find the link to join in the email sent a few days before each event. Make sure to check your spam folder!

**Note: Please do not share these links outside your school’s community. These events are invitation-only in order to maintain a personalized and intimate forum for discussion.**

So what’s going on in March?

• Technical Development for 1st and 2nd Year Students

• Wednesday March 8th @12PM PST/ 1PM MST/ 2PM CST/ 3PM EST

• Learn about Code Jam - Google's Largest Coding Competition

• Tuesday March 14th @ 1:30PM PST/ 2:30PM MST/ 3:30PM CST/ 4:30PM EST