Hands-on R&D Chemistry Lab Intern — Summer 2027

Hormel Foods Corporation; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, offers a summer 2027 R&D Chemistry Laboratory Intern program. This on-site internship provides real-world lab experience in a Fortune 500 company, with hands-on project work, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

The role involves performing assays, learning LIMS concepts, and presenting findings to the lab group at internship conclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have at least Junior status (Aug 2027/Dec 2027/May 2028).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex assays in the Chemistry Lab under supervision.
• Contribute to other R&D duties as assigned.
• Use analytical techniques and apply critical thinking to data.

Skills

Math skills

Lab skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Chemistry/Bio/Food Science major

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, offers a summer 2027 R&D Chemistry Laboratory Intern program. This on-site internship provides real-world lab experience in a Fortune 500 company, with hands-on project work, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.

The role involves performing assays, learning LIMS concepts, and presenting findings to the lab group at internship conclusion.