R&D Intern: Frozen Novelty Lab & Product Quality

JonnyPops, LLC; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401k

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

JonnyPops is seeking a Research & Development Intern to gain hands-on experience at a high-growth frozen novelty company. You will help with continuous improvement projects, product quality initiatives, and product commercialization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Elk River, MN and Plymouth, MN.

The position is open to junior, senior, or MS students majoring in Food Science, Chemistry, or Packaging Science.

Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or MS student pursuing relevant field.
• Preferred majors: Food Science, Chemistry, Packaging Science, or related fields.
• Understanding of hazard analysis and risk assessment required.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Reliable transportation to Elk River, MN and Plymouth, MN.
• Foundational knowledge in food safety and food hygiene.
• Foundational knowledge of hazards in food (biological, chemical, physical).
• Alignment to our mission to spread kindness.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the improvement of existing frozen pops and cost-effective measures.
• Researching ingredients function in different products and processes.
• Support product stability studies and shelf-life assessments.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot plant trials.
• Work with suppliers on sample procurement for formulation testing.
• Participate in the implementation of product quality initiatives.
• Senior responsibilities include onboarding and lab training for new interns, supplier workshops, and project scoping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn quickly

Independent worker

Curiosity

Team player

Education

Junior/Senior or MS student

Majors: Food Science

Majors: Chemistry

Majors: Packaging Science

Job description

JonnyPops is seeking a Research & Development Intern to gain hands-on experience at a high-growth frozen novelty company. You will help with continuous improvement projects, product quality initiatives, and product commercialization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Elk River, MN and Plymouth, MN.

The position is open to junior, senior, or MS students majoring in Food Science, Chemistry, or Packaging Science.