Dairy Product Innovation Intern

Agropur Cooperative; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (whereApplicable

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking an Product Development Intern to support projects from benchtop testing to plant trials in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment.

You will work with the Product Development Manager and technical services/operations teams to gain hands-on experience in research, development, and product innovation while contributing to high-quality dairy products and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, or a related field.

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 ensure they 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 product development 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 skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Pursuing Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or related field

Job description

Agropur Cooperative is seeking an Product Development Intern to support projects from benchtop testing to plant trials in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment.

You will work with the Product Development Manager and technical services/operations teams to gain hands-on experience in research, development, and product innovation while contributing to high-quality dairy products and process improvements.