Description
Peru 6
- Internship Title
Research Assistant – Food Process Laboratory
- Location
Country: Peru
Institution: Universidad Peruana Unión
City: Lima
Nearest Airport: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)
- Fields of Study
Engineering, Technology and Environment
- Language
Spanish
- Start Date
June 1, 2026
- Duration
4 weeks
Hours per week: 40 hours
Program fee: $2,500
Skills You Will Learn
- Laboratory research methods
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Data organization and scientific reporting
- Scientific literature review
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Description
This internship supports a research project focused on the valorization of lúcuma (Pouteria lucuma), a native fruit with high nutritional potential. Interns will gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques for analyzing bioactive compounds and antioxidant capacity in the pulp and by-products, contributing to the development of functional foods and ingredients.
Tasks
- Prepare and condition lúcuma pulp, peel, and seed samples for laboratory analysis
- Assist in physicochemical and spectrophotometric analyses
- Organize and record experimental data
- Conduct bibliographic research
- Prepare reagents and laboratory materials
Supervision and Mentoring
Supervisor: Mg.Sc. Cinthya Karem Huamán Alvino
Housing and Meals
Housing: Shared room
Meals: 2–3 per day
Notes or Special Conditions
Interns must bring their own personal laptop. Appropriate dress is required for laboratory work and for Sabbath church attendance.
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