Dairy R&D Intern: Hands-On Trials & Innovation

Lactalis USA; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Lactalis USA in Tulare, California is seeking a Research and Development Intern to support trials, prep ingredients, and coordinate with scientists to advance dairy product development. You will organize tastings, assist with plant and bench trials, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to align with company goals.

A Bachelor's degree in food science or related field and 1+ years of production experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Majors in food science, dairy science, or related fields preferred
• 1+ years of production/plant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a Research Scientist to plan and design trials
• Prepare ingredients and equipment for plant and benchtop trials
• Organize and execute plant trials and research with plant support
• Communicate technical results to cross-functional teams
• Organize and execute tastings with the plant team
• Examine current manufacturing processes for development and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams

Skills

Coordination with researchers

Plant trials experience

Tastings organization

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Food science

Dairy science

Related fields

Job description

Lactalis USA in Tulare, California is seeking a Research and Development Intern to support trials, prep ingredients, and coordinate with scientists to advance dairy product development. You will organize tastings, assist with plant and bench trials, and collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to align with company goals.

A Bachelor's degree in food science or related field and 1+ years of production experience are preferred.