Year-Round R&D Intern, Food Science

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. offers a year-round internship designed to immerse students in real-world food science and product development. You will work with food scientists and technicians on a high volume of research projects, learning data collection, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, skill development, and networking across business units, with opportunities to convert top interns into full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or pursuing master's/doctoral degree with at least one year remaining.
• Experience in R&D or Food Science is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist food scientists and technicians.
• Complete a high volume of R&D projects daily.
• Follow verbal and written instructions precisely.
• Ensure data collection/entry and product evaluations.
• Support pilot plant/plant trials as needed.
• Demonstrate Tyson's RIGHT Behaviors: Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, Teamwork.

Skills

Multitask

Self-starter

Collaborative

Strong computer skills

Education

Sophomore/Junior/Senior or grad student

Food Science or Animal Science or related

At least 1 year remaining

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. offers a year-round internship designed to immerse students in real-world food science and product development. You will work with food scientists and technicians on a high volume of research projects, learning data collection, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, skill development, and networking across business units, with opportunities to convert top interns into full-time roles after graduation.