R&D Intern
About The Position
PS Seasoning is a fast-growing, innovation-driven food company specializing in seasonings, sauces, and meat-focused food product development. Our R&D team works at the intersection of culinary creativity, food science, and manufacturing scale-up — bringing bold ideas from bench-top to production. We are seeking a motivated Food Science student to join our R&D team for a hands-on, high-impact summer internship. What You’ll Experience This is not a shadow-only internship. You will work directly in our lab and pilot environment alongside Food Scientists and Operations teams. Capstone Project Each intern will own a defined technical project (e.g., sauce flow optimization, seasoning standardization, cost optimization study, or process improvement initiative). The internship concludes with a formal presentation of findings to R&D and Operations leadership. What You’ll Gain Real-world commercialization exposure Hands-on liquid and dry blending experience Understanding of FDA/USDA labeling fundamentals Experience working inside a production-scale food facility Cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills A completed technical project for your professional portfolio
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field
- Junior or Senior standing preferred
- Strong interest in food formulation and processing
- Detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Basic Excel proficiency
- No prior industry experience required
Responsibilities
- Assist in formulation and reformulation of seasoning blends and sauces
- Conduct bench-top and pilot plant trials
- Perform analytical testing (Bostwick viscosity, pH, density, moisture, water activity)
- Support fill studies and processing parameter evaluations
- Participate in Stage-Gate product development meetings
- Observe and support first-time production runs
- Assist with ingredient statement and specification documentation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Direct mentorship from experienced Food Scientists
- Exposure to commercialization and manufacturing
- Outdoor courtyard with putting green
- 50% employee product discount
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Career Level
Intern
