R&D Product Insights Internship - Sensory & Food Science

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is offering a Summer 2027 R&D Product Insights Internship. You will join the Product Insights team to support sensory and applications activities, collaborating across marketing, consumer insights, and food safety. Start date: May 24, 2027.

You will assist in testing new product platforms, evaluate sensory characteristics, and participate in cross-functional project teams while gaining hands-on experience in a global company.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of Sensory Science coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out sensory product testing activities based on project timelines utilizing internal and external resources.
• Leverage competencies to plan and execute on-trend culinary solutions for customers.
• Help ensure superior product performance by leveraging your skill sets in food science.
• Interpret test results and present to project team.
• Assist with on-going sensory tests and product cuttings as needed.
• Plan and carry out Johnsonville product showcase for Summer 2027 Intern Group.
• Maintain accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports.
• Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members.
• Present your summer learnings with team at the end of internship.

Skills

Desire to learn

Drive for excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science

GPA 3.5 minimum

Junior or senior status preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Johnsonville Sausage, LLC is offering a Summer 2027 R&D Product Insights Internship. You will join the Product Insights team to support sensory and applications activities, collaborating across marketing, consumer insights, and food safety. Start date: May 24, 2027.

You will assist in testing new product platforms, evaluate sensory characteristics, and participate in cross-functional project teams while gaining hands-on experience in a global company.