Dairy Product Development Intern – Research & Innovation

Agropur; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Mentorship

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Product Development Intern in Minnesota to assist the Product Development Manager and cross-functional teams on research projects in a world-class dairy environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in benchtop testing, plant trials, and product development processes, with mentorship, a final project report, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful dairy innovations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Interest in research and development, product innovation, and food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects from benchtop testing through plant trials.
• Assist in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments to support innovation and product improvements.
• Develop, test, and evaluate dairy products to meet project objectives and performance requirements.
• Document research findings and communicate results with cross-functional teams, including Production, Quality, and Plant Leadership.
• Collaborate with Product Development professionals to understand processes, challenges, and best practices.
• Gain exposure to dairy industry trends, regulations, and product innovation initiatives.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interest in R&D

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Master in Food Science or related

Job description

Agropur is seeking a Product Development Intern in Minnesota to assist the Product Development Manager and cross-functional teams on research projects in a world-class dairy environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in benchtop testing, plant trials, and product development processes, with mentorship, a final project report, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful dairy innovations.