R&D Intern: Food Science & Innovation Impact

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Networking opportunities

Focus on sustainability

Company events and initiatives

Job summary

Tyson Foods is offering a year‑round internship to motivated students who want to gain hands‑on experience in a leading food company. You will work on meaningful projects, participate in R&D tasks, and develop technical and leadership skills through project-based work.

The program emphasizes sustainability and excellence, with opportunities to network across departments and potentially convert interns to full‑time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year or pursuing a Master’s/Doctorate.
• Majors in Food Science, Animal Science, Agriculture, or Business preferred.
• Must have at least one year of school remaining.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support food scientists and technicians.
• Complete a high volume of R&D projects daily.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and apply them to assigned tasks.
• Ensure data collection/entry, product evaluations, and hand samples are completed daily.
• Assist with pilot plant/plant trials as needed.
• Communicate with cross-functional leaders to execute work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Food Science major

Animal Science major

Agriculture or Business major

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Tyson Foods is offering a year‑round internship to motivated students who want to gain hands‑on experience in a leading food company. You will work on meaningful projects, participate in R&D tasks, and develop technical and leadership skills through project-based work.

The program emphasizes sustainability and excellence, with opportunities to network across departments and potentially convert interns to full‑time roles after graduation.