Dairy R&D Intern: Product Innovation & Testing

Agropur, inc.; Town of Luxemburg (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (where applica​l

Competitive pay

Hands-on R&D experience

Networking with plant leaders

Job summary

Agropur invites motivated students to join as an R&D Intern in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment. You will work under site-specific staff on short-term projects, conducting experiments and testing while gaining hands-on exposure to dairy product development.

You’ll develop data-driven skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings at project milestones. This role emphasizes practical learning and meaningful business impact.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in product development, research, and food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects through testing, trials, and data analysis.
• Assist in developing and evaluating dairy products to meet quality and performance objectives.
• Collect, document, and communicate research findings with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to product innovation and process improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to dairy industry trends, regulations, and product development best practices.
• Present project results and key learnings at the end of the internship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Food Science

Dairy Science

Chemistry

Biology

Engineering

Job description

Agropur invites motivated students to join as an R&D Intern in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment. You will work under site-specific staff on short-term projects, conducting experiments and testing while gaining hands-on exposure to dairy product development.

You’ll develop data-driven skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present findings at project milestones. This role emphasizes practical learning and meaningful business impact.