R&D Internship: Hands-On Food Innovation & Pilot Plant

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.

West Liberty (IA)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

West Liberty Foods is offering a Research and Development Internship in West Liberty, IA. The intern will connect academic concepts with real-world applications, focusing on ingredient testing for yield optimization and gaining operational experience in a USDA Pilot Plant setting.

Responsibilities include researching new suppliers and component qualifications and assisting with new product development initiatives for Summer 2027.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant coursework or work experience preferred.

Skills

Problem solving
Communication
Independent work
Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
Sophomore year in a relevant field preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

West Liberty Foods is offering a Research and Development Internship in West Liberty, IA. The intern will connect academic concepts with real-world applications, focusing on ingredient testing for yield optimization and gaining operational experience in a USDA Pilot Plant setting.

Responsibilities include researching new suppliers and component qualifications and assisting with new product development initiatives for Summer 2027.

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