Paid Pet Nutrition Product Design Co‑Op (R&D)

BSBF; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/relocation stipend

Paid internship

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition offers a six‑month paid internship in R&D – Product Design based in Topeka, Kansas. You will lead substantial lab and product design projects, mentored by senior experts in product development and research.

Qualified candidates are current juniors/seniors in Food Science or related fields, with at least a 3.0 GPA and US work eligibility. Housing/relocation stipend provided for on‑site interns.

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior pursuing a degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Ability to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Willingness to relocate to Topeka, Kansas for the internship.
• Preferred: BS in related field.
• Experience with gas or liquid chromatography and/or sensory science.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development: conduct sensory, analytical, and taste performance research to investigate pet/parent preferences, ingredients, product composition and stability.
• Formulation & Testing Management: prepare formulas.
• Data Analysis & Technical Reporting: analyze data, maintain records, write reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: collaborate with Product Development, Packaging, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Project Management & Lab Maintenance: assist in lab maintenance and manage projects to ensure execution.

Skills

Sensory science

Gas chromatography

Liquid chromatography

Lab data analysis

Education

Food Science / related field

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Gas chromatography

Liquid chromatography

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition offers a six‑month paid internship in R&D – Product Design based in Topeka, Kansas. You will lead substantial lab and product design projects, mentored by senior experts in product development and research.

Qualified candidates are current juniors/seniors in Food Science or related fields, with at least a 3.0 GPA and US work eligibility. Housing/relocation stipend provided for on‑site interns.