Food Science Internship - Product Development

Lamb Weston•Richland, WA

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About The Position

Lamb Weston offers a paid summer internship providing hands-on experience in food science. Interns are paired with a mentor and aligned with a department based on their career aspirations, education, and skills. They contribute to business initiatives and complete a capstone project, culminating in a final presentation. The Food Science Intern in Innovation & Product Development contributes to a team developing new potato products and processes. The intern supports the Principal Development Scientist with pilot plant tests and research experiments, receives training and mentoring, and takes on progressively greater responsibilities based on performance. Collaboration, including sharing ideas, opinions, and expertise, is expected. The role is located in Richland, Washington, and is listed as full-time.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program related to Food Science.
Basic understanding of science, such as biology, chemistry, or food technology/engineering, to support bench-top and laboratory testing under professional supervision.
Ability to problem-solve with limited guidance.
Continuous improvement mindset and methodology.
Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong computer competency.

Nice To Haves

Junior, senior, or master’s degree student status; recent graduates are also accepted.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Suite products is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory and pilot plant experiments.
Develop and execute research hypotheses through completion.
Gain exposure to manufacturing processes and equipment.
Operate and assemble pilot plant equipment.
Prepare samples for laboratory analyses.
Document and maintain accurate, complete records related to experiments and projects.
Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize data.
Maintain a current and accurate electronic laboratory notebook.
Attend team meetings and discussions.
Complete a capstone project and present its impact at the end of the internship.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
Paid time off.
401(k) plan with company contributions.
Financial planning services.
Employee stock purchase program.
Health Savings Accounts.
Life and accident insurance.
Family-friendly employee events.
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services.