R&D Formulation Internship — Pet Food Innovation (Summer 2027)

KLN Family Brands; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting hourly rate $18.84

Job summary

KLN Family Brands is seeking a motivated R&D Formulation Intern for the summer of 2027 at our Delano, MN facility. You will work with Pet Food Scientists and cross-functional teams to learn the entire production cycle of canned pet food and treats while supporting R&D activities.

Ideal candidates are juniors pursuing Animal Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields, with a collaborative attitude and willingness to learn. The internship runs 10–12 weeks and offers an hourly starting wage.

Qualifications

• Junior in college pursuing a degree in Animal Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• Commitment of 10-12 weeks for Summer 2027 internship.
• On-site work at Delano, MN facility.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge of the production cycle for canned pet food and treats.
• Support R&D and formulation team with day-to-day tasks including product research and formulation.
• Learn innovation, KPI measurement, and teamwork through a project-driven internship.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Junior in college

Job description

KLN Family Brands is seeking a motivated R&D Formulation Intern for the summer of 2027 at our Delano, MN facility. You will work with Pet Food Scientists and cross-functional teams to learn the entire production cycle of canned pet food and treats while supporting R&D activities.

Ideal candidates are juniors pursuing Animal Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields, with a collaborative attitude and willingness to learn. The internship runs 10–12 weeks and offers an hourly starting wage.