Summer 2027 R&D Internship — Food Science Innovator

The Scoular Company; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scoular Company is offering a Research and Development Intern position for Summer 2027 in Minneapolis, MN. You will work on developing food and beverage prototypes using Scoular ingredients, while learning about ingredient functionality and regulatory aspects within the FSQR group.

You will conduct ingredient research, assist with laboratory testing, and summarize findings for the R&D team. The internship includes a cross-functional project and interaction with Sales, Marketing, and Supply

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.
• Preferably a 2029 Grad.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test food and beverage prototypes using Scoular ingredients.
• Support customer-focused innovation projects and document results.
• Participate in product evaluations and sensory testing.
• Research ingredient functionality and emerging food trends.
• Evaluate ingredient performance through laboratory testing.
• Summarize findings and recommendations for the R&D team.
• Complete an assigned summer project and present findings.
• Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and FSQR teams.
• Support additional projects as assigned by the R&D team.

Skills

Self-driven

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong communicator

Customer service mindset

High-volume work

Multitasking

Problem solving

Curious & creative

Emerging leader

Community involvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

The Scoular Company is offering a Research and Development Intern position for Summer 2027 in Minneapolis, MN. You will work on developing food and beverage prototypes using Scoular ingredients, while learning about ingredient functionality and regulatory aspects within the FSQR group.

You will conduct ingredient research, assist with laboratory testing, and summarize findings for the R&D team. The internship includes a cross-functional project and interaction with Sales, Marketing, and Supply