Research and Development Summer Internship 2027

Ultipro; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group invites applications for the Research and Development Summer Internship 2027 in Aurora, IL. The position is an on-site internship under the Intern category, with a hourly wage of $23 and a project-based learning approach within a food manufacturing environment.

Interns will contribute to product formulation, assist with customer presentations, and support lab and plant operations while earning real-world experience and presenting findings to corporate management at the end of the

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled students who have completed at least one year in the Culinary Arts program.
• Preference for BS in Food Science or related area of study.
• Ability to consume and ingest protein products created and reviewed.
• Able to stand at the bench for extended periods and lift/carry ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food product formulation from bench to production run.
• Assist in customer presentations.
• Support day-to-day lab and plant needs (stocking, ordering materials, setup and cleanup).

Skills

Protein handling

Bench work

Food safety

Customer presentations support

Education

Culinary Arts program — 1 year completed

BS in Food Science or related

Job description

Research and Development Summer Internship 2027

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: RESEA004616

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $23 USD per hour

Locations

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OSI-Aurora, IL
Aurora, IL 60504, USA

Description

The OSI Group is a premier food processing partner to leading brands across the globe with over 40 operations in 17 countries. Our worldwide operations create and manufacture custom beef, pork poultry, pizza, baked goods, seafood, produce and other products for our customers. Since OSI opened its first family meat market in Chicago in 1909, one thing has remained steadfast: our unwavering dedication to our customers' success. Our customers describe us as a results-oriented global company full of highly talented, motivated, "can-do" people. Partners they trust to deliver what they need on time, every time. If this describes you, OSI may be the place for you to start or build on your career.

Your experience will be project based, with projects varying depending on current business needs. As an intern you can expect to gain valuable experience and insight into the workings of food manufacturing environment. At conclusion of Internship, you are expected to prepare a final presentation on the results of your assigned project(s) and will present your findings to members of the corporate management team.

Overview of Responsibilities

The R&D Intern will assist the research and development team. Duties include:

• Assist in food product formulation, from bench top to food product production run
• Assist in customer presentations
• Assist in the day-to-day laboratories and plant needs (stocking, ordering materials, assist in setting up and cleaning up after customer presentations and plant trials)

Intern can expect training and experiences that will provide the following:

• Gain real world understanding of food product safety
• Develop/ refine professional culinary skills and apply them when designing products for customers
• Develop skill base for food formulation
• Understanding of how to develop products with current processing equipment
• Understanding of how to develop concepts that can be transformed into a manufactured product (concept to carton)

Qualifications

• We are seeking students who have completed at least one year in the Culinary Arts program.
• Prefer applicants with BS in Food Science, or related area of study.
• Ability to consume and ingest protein products created and reviewed.
• Can stand at the bench for some time, no issues lifting and carrying ingredients.

The hourly range for this role is $23.00. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI's overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

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