Analytical Lab Intern, Summer 2027

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation

Paid corporate holidays

Fitness center access

On-site cafeteria

Networking events

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company invites you to join our Analytical Lab Intern program in Orrville, OH.

You will operate GC/LC equipment, manage an independent project, and support ISO 17025 alignment while learning in a corporate analytical setting. You will work largely onsite with a hybrid arrangement (minimum 4 days on site per week) and contribute to food product analysis across categories such as snacks, coffee, and pet food.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing with prerequisite educational experience in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or relevant field.
• Well-rounded skill set with strong chemistry & mathematics background, general lab experience, computer knowledge, adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual research project to support the business.
• Gain hands-on experience with instrumentation and general lab upkeep.
• Apply Analytical Chemistry skills to the food industry.
• Interact with cross-functional groups to optimize analytical challenges.
• Build relationships with other interns and professionals.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Math skills

Lab experience

Computer skills

Adaptable

Self-motivated

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior standing in Chemistry/Biology/Food Science

Tools

GC/LC instrumentation

pH meters

Viscometer

Job description

Your Opportunity as Analytical Lab Intern

As an intern within ourAnalytical Lab you will gain experience in our corporate analytical laboratory. You will enhance your food product analytical attributes knowledge base. You will operate analytical equipment (i.e. GC or LC , pH, Aw, viscosity, color, % protein, %moisture, and density) for food categories. You will perform laboratory projects and create analytical reports within Smucker databases. You will assist with general laboratory upkeep, inventory management, and ISO 17025 Certification support. You will manage an individual analytical project requiring a presentation at the end of the internship.

Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 4 days a week, 75% on site expectations minimu m

In this role you will:

• Manage an individual research project to support the business
• Gain hands-on experience with instrumentation and general lab upkeep
• Apply Analytical Chemistry skills to the food industry
• Interact, communicate, and collaborate with cross-functional groups (R&D, Sensory, Corporate Quality and Manufacturing) to optimize analytical challenges
• Obtain relationships with other interns and business professionals to support your future endeavors

What we are looking for:

• A Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in school with prerequisite educational experience in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or relevant field
• A well-rounded skill set including strong chemistry and mathematics background, general laboratory experience, computer knowledge and skills, highly adaptable and flexible to a dynamic environment, self-motivated, high-energy level

Application Period:

• Application period closes on November 6th, 2026

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

• Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $21.50/hr-$25.00/hr
• **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with uson LinkedIn

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.