Pet Food R&D Intern: Innovate, Learn & Impact

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, invites applications for a Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food Intern. This 10-week summer program offers hands-on experience in product development, formulation, and digital tools, with potential progression into the Leadership Development Program after graduation.

You'll work with cross-functional teams at the James Ford Bell Technical Center, contributing to consumer-first design, pet nutrition principles, and pet safety.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a MS or PhD in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related degree.
• Graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• Create new products with an emphasis on consumer-first design.
• Improve existing products and optimize formulas for pet and pet parent appeal, manufacturing, and cost.
• Leverage knowledge of animal science/nutrition and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products.
• Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from products and processes.
• Champion food safety, pet safety, pet parent insights, and product quality from design through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and grow our businesses.

Education

MS/PhD in Animal Science or Animal Nutrition

Job description

General Mills in Minneapolis, MN, invites applications for a Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food Intern. This 10-week summer program offers hands-on experience in product development, formulation, and digital tools, with potential progression into the Leadership Development Program after graduation.

You'll work with cross-functional teams at the James Ford Bell Technical Center, contributing to consumer-first design, pet nutrition principles, and pet safety.