R&D Food Scientist Intern: Consumer-Driven Innovations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing stipend

Total Rewards package

Job summary

General Mills Internship - Research & Development Food Scientist is based at James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN. You will complete a 10-week summer internship, gaining exposure to data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration within the ITQ culture.

You will work on consumer-first product development, optimize formulas for manufacturability and cost, and collaborate with internal and external partners to translate insights into commercial offerings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS or PhD in Food Science or related field.
• Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Responsibilities

• Create new products with consumer-first design.
• Improve existing products and optimize formulas for consumer appeal and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses.
• Engage external partners to increase efficiency and identify new capabilities.
• Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts and prototypes.

Education

MS in Food Science or related

PhD candidate

Job description

General Mills Internship - Research & Development Food Scientist is based at James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN. You will complete a 10-week summer internship, gaining exposure to data analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration within the ITQ culture.

You will work on consumer-first product development, optimize formulas for manufacturability and cost, and collaborate with internal and external partners to translate insights into commercial offerings.