R&D Intern: Food Science & Product Development

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Fitness center access

The Orchard cafeteria

Paid corporate holidays

Networking events for interns

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering a Research & Development Internship in Orrville with a hybrid work arrangement (75% onsite).

The role supports one or more small research projects, including data analysis and reporting of key findings, under supervision and collaboration with the R&D team. A Sophomore or Junior in Food Science (or related field) is sought, with strong time-management and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior in Food Science or related field required.
• Strong time-management, detail-oriented record keeping, leadership, organization and project management skills expected.
• Ability to work independently and in teams on R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply product development methodologies and scientific methods to organize and execute one or more project types (new product development, analytical method development, or cost savings initiatives).
• Maintain thorough lab records with hypotheses, protocols, results and next steps.
• Keep lab work environment clean and organized.
• Communicate effectively with peers and project teams.
• Provide support to other team project trials or start-ups, and train others on new lab methods/SOPs; participate in team meetings and ideation sessions.

Skills

Time management

Detail oriented records

Leadership

Organization

Project management

Education

Sophomore or Junior in Food Science (or related field)

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering a Research & Development Internship in Orrville with a hybrid work arrangement (75% onsite).

The role supports one or more small research projects, including data analysis and reporting of key findings, under supervision and collaboration with the R&D team. A Sophomore or Junior in Food Science (or related field) is sought, with strong time-management and leadership abilities.