Research and Development Summer Intern 2027

StartupNWA; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR offers a 12-week R&D internship to work with our food scientists on developing new products and processes for beef, pork, and chicken. Interns will be exposed to the manufacturing processes across Tyson’s brands and participate in projects that can impact cost, quality, profitability, and competitiveness.

The internship concludes with a brief report and presentation of the project results.

Qualifications

• Must include a resume to be considered.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s (incoming junior or senior) or Master’s degree program in good standing expected.
• Strong computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product development for beef, pork and chicken alongside food scientists.
• Contribute to projects aimed at cost-saving, quality improvement, profitability and competitiveness.
• Prepare a final report and presentation summarizing project results at internship end.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Food/Meat Science or related field

Job description

Job Details:

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must include a resume to be considered.
• Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.

SUMMARY:

An R&D intern will gain experience in product development by working alongside food scientists in the development of new products and processes for beef, pork, and chicken. Interns will be exposed to the manufacturing process used across Tyson’s family of brands including Hillshire Farms, Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, State Fair, amongst many others. Projects will also be assigned to the intern at the beginning of the summer that can provide an immediate impact through cost-saving, quality improvement, profitability, innovation, and/or product competitiveness. At the end of the internships, interns will conclude with a brief report and presentation on the results of their project(s). The length of the internship is 12 weeks.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (incoming junior, or senior) or master’s degree program in good standing required. Degree in food or meat science related fields, preferred, but will consider other related majors.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field preferred.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task. Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills.
• Supervisory Skills: None

* These openings are in Springdale, AR. This is a summer internship and will require approximately 40 working hours per week in-person. Housing will be provided for any chosen candidates that are located outside of a 50-mile radius. *

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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