R&D Food Scientist Intern — Innovate & Impact

General Mills, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards package

Partially subsidized housing

Networking opportunities with company

Health benefits

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

General Mills is offering an internship in Research & Development as a Food Scientist Intern at the James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN. The program runs for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with hopes of transitioning to the Leadership Development Program after graduation.

The role emphasizes consumer-first product design, collaboration with cross-functional partners, and development of technical and business skills, with an hourly rate of $31.73 and relocation assistance if eligible.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an MS or PhD in Food Science 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 consumer appeal, manufacturing, and cost.
• Leverage knowledge of food science and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products.
• Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from products and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses.
• Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings.
• Develop technical depth and business acumen.
• Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning.
• Solve technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Adaptability and curiosity

Leadership experience

Education

MS or PhD in Food Science or related field

Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028

Job description

General Mills is offering an internship in Research & Development as a Food Scientist Intern at the James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN. The program runs for 10 weeks in Summer 2027, with hopes of transitioning to the Leadership Development Program after graduation.

The role emphasizes consumer-first product design, collaboration with cross-functional partners, and development of technical and business skills, with an hourly rate of $31.73 and relocation assistance if eligible.