Clinical Nutrition & Claims Intern (Summer)

Colgate • Topeka, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Colgate-Palmolive’s Hill’s Pet Nutrition is seeking a science-driven student intern to work at its Pet Nutrition Center alongside scientists. The intern will assist with the development and execution of projects, with a focus on clinical studies in dogs and cats. The internship provides hands-on exposure to study design and implementation, end-to-end project management, data analysis, and gathering and applying consumer insights. Interns receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced scientists, collaborate across departments, present project work to stakeholders, and have opportunities for visibility and networking with senior leadership. The position is in Topeka, Kansas. The listed pay range is $25.00–$40.00 USD per hour; pay depends on factors including experience, education, skills, and location. Eligible on-site interns may receive a housing and relocation assistance stipend, although the posting also states that no relocation assistance is offered.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate junior or senior, graduate student (Master’s or PhD), or veterinary student actively seeking a degree in Animal Science, Nutrition, Pre-Veterinary Studies, Veterinary Medicine, or a closely related field.
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unlimited basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of projects focused on clinical studies in dogs and cats.
• Participate in study design and implementation.
• Contribute to end-to-end project management.
• Conduct data analysis.
• Gather consumer insights and apply them to project work.
• Collaborate with various departments and teams.
• Present project work to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Eligible on-site interns may receive a housing and relocation assistance stipend.
• Hands-on research experience with real-world impact.
• Direct, one-on-one mentoring by experienced scientists.
• Cross-functional collaboration and opportunities to present project work.
• Visibility and networking opportunities with senior leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern