Research and Development Summer Internship 2027 (Warrenville, IL)

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

Job summary

The OSI Group, a premier food processing partner, offers an R&D Internship in Illinois. You will support product formulation, assist with customer presentations, and help in daily lab and plant tasks.

Gain hands-on experience across bench-top formulation, production runs, and lab activities, with final project presentations to management. Requires one year in Culinary Arts; BS in Food Science preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year in Culinary Arts program.
• BS in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Ability to consume and ingest protein products created and reviewed.
• No allergies
• Can stand at bench and lift/carry ingredients

Responsibilities

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

Education

Culinary Arts program (1 year completed)

BS in Food Science or related field

Safety awareness

Bench-side stamina (stand, lift up to 50 lbs)

Job 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)

Internship Outcomes/Expectations

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)
• Develop cost improvement skills

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.
• No allergies
• Can stand at the bench for some time, no issues lifting and carrying ingredients.

Compensation/ Benefits

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. 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.