R&D Packaging Intern — Lab Testing & Material Trials

Bel; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Bel Brands is seeking an R&D Intern to support the Project Leader/Manager in packaging materials trials and analysis. The role involves validating materials, developing SOP feedback, and performing routine analytical tests in a collaborative R&D environment.

The internship runs January through December 2027, with a paid rate of $33 per hour plus a one-time $1,500 housing stipend. Occasional travel to the manufacturing plant is possible; lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Packaging or related field.
• Basic PC skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in validating packaging materials and specifications
• Provide feedback on development and optimization of standard operating procedures
• Perform routine analytical testing
• Active participant in the R&D team and group projects
• Prepare project results for the cross-functional project team
• Assist project teams in collecting and analyzing data for various on-going studies
• Support R&D Team Leads in conducting industrial product trials and first production launches.
• Assist/Lead laboratory testing on packaging materials
• Assist formulation team on recipe development/analysis
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Windows OS

Excel

Word

Time management

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Packaging or related field

Job description

Bel Brands is seeking an R&D Intern to support the Project Leader/Manager in packaging materials trials and analysis. The role involves validating materials, developing SOP feedback, and performing routine analytical tests in a collaborative R&D environment.

The internship runs January through December 2027, with a paid rate of $33 per hour plus a one-time $1,500 housing stipend. Occasional travel to the manufacturing plant is possible; lifting up to 50 lbs may be required.