Dairy Product Development Intern — Food Science

Sargento; Elkhart Lake (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead real projects

Mentorship and career development

Volunteer in community service

Job summary

Sargento is seeking a Product Development Intern to support research and development of dairy products at our Wisconsin location. You’ll perform experiments, assist with sensory testing, and contribute to product improvements under close supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to present data. We offer a hybrid onsite/remote option, relocation and housing assistance, and exposure to cross-functional

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science or related field with junior status or above; or pursuing a master’s degree in food science.
• Ability to effectively present information to peers and colleagues
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle variables
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, executes experiments in the research and development of products using established laboratory/pilot plant procedures.
• Conduct sensory evaluations including descriptive, discrimination, and acceptability to support research and development, quality, and marketing initiatives.
• Implements descriptive panel trainings and methods to support product evaluations for the company.
• Performs routine scientific tasks that provide experience across functional areas.
• Learns methods to improve flavor, color, texture, nutrition, convenience, or composition of foods and applies to projects.
• Studies food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, GMPs and supply specifications to ensure projects meet standards.
• Evaluates food products, processes, and packaging, and develops production methodology under test conditions.
• May assist plant scale-up of products and processes into manufacturing.
• Seeks information from internal and external experts to resolve issues.
• Maintains written technical documentation, and product and process specifications.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Cross-Functional

Professionalism

Leadership

Technology

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Master's degree in Food Science

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sargento is seeking a Product Development Intern to support research and development of dairy products at our Wisconsin location. You’ll perform experiments, assist with sensory testing, and contribute to product improvements under close supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to present data. We offer a hybrid onsite/remote option, relocation and housing assistance, and exposure to cross-functional