Summer Snacking R&D Internship: Innovate in Food Science

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits package

Pet-friendly offices

Mentor program

Mars University access

Job summary

Mars Snacking Research and Development Internship in Chicago offers exposure to compliance, product, process, or packaging development, science & technologу, sensory, with a day-to-day on-site mentor guiding you through the experience.

The program runs 10–11 weeks, is primarily in-person, and includes formal training from Mars University, ongoing coaching, and networking with peers and leaders; interns may receive full-time offers after completion.

Qualifications

• Curious and passionate with a results-driven mindset and ability to rapidly build cross-functional relationships.
• Enthusiastic about brands, research, innovation in consumer products.
• Pursuing degrees in Food Science, Environmental Science, Biological Systems, Packaging or Chemical Engineering; interested in data analytics, consumer insights, sensory.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Compliance, Product/Process/Packaging development, Science & Technology, Sensory; work with a Functional Lead mentor on-site.
• Mars Internship Experience includes mentorship, Mars University training, and opportunities to grow into rotational programs.

Skills

Curiosity

Results-driven mindset

Cross-functional relationship building

Interest in data analytics / sensory

Education

Food Science, Environmental Science, Biological Systems, Packaging or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Mars Snacking Research and Development Internship in Chicago offers exposure to compliance, product, process, or packaging development, science & technologу, sensory, with a day-to-day on-site mentor guiding you through the experience.

The program runs 10–11 weeks, is primarily in-person, and includes formal training from Mars University, ongoing coaching, and networking with peers and leaders; interns may receive full-time offers after completion.