R&D Intern — Food Science & Product Innovation

SunOpta; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SunOpta is offering a 12-week R&D internship at our Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN. interns will work alongside professionals to gain hands-on experience in beverages, snacks, and ingredients, contributing to ongoing projects and process improvements.

You'll conduct bench-top experiments, assist with data collection and documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Engineering, Procurement and Marketing. Travel to SunOpta locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field.
• Sophomore in college or graduate student status required.
• Graduate students will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Improve current product yield and quality.
• Conduct bench-top and pilot experiments, sample prep, analytical testing, and product evaluations.
• Support sensory testing, shelf-life studies, and data collection.
• Assist on process and product documentation.
• Assist with ingredient research, literature review, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Procurement and Marketing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Related field

Sophomore status or graduate student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

SunOpta is offering a 12-week R&D internship at our Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN. interns will work alongside professionals to gain hands-on experience in beverages, snacks, and ingredients, contributing to ongoing projects and process improvements.

You'll conduct bench-top experiments, assist with data collection and documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Engineering, Procurement and Marketing. Travel to SunOpta locations may be required.