R&D Intern - Summer 2027 (Chicago)
About The Position
Our internship program will introduce you to the world of consumer packaged goods with the goal of cooking up an interest in future career opportunities and allowing you to make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment. You’ll have the chance to work with one or more of our iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more! You will be immersed into Conagra Brands and our Research & Development Organization for 11 weeks. You will be responsible for one primary project, as well as other small work. Projects may include new product launches, line extensions, problem/solution identification, testing of new innovations etc. You will investigate and conduct benchtop and pilot plant experiments to gather data and prepare written reports for the commercialization of new products, or reformulation in existing products to improve quality and margins. Achieve insight into key technical initiatives and emerging business needs. To enhance your overall understanding of our company, we will provide opportunities to network with peers and leaders to gain experience with the scope of career paths available at Conagra Brands.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a degree program with at least 1 semester remaining after the internship program concludes.
- Pursuing a degree in Food Science or a related major.
- Willing to relocate to Omaha, NE for the duration of your internship.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for one primary project, as well as other small work.
- Investigate and conduct benchtop and pilot plant experiments to gather data.
- Prepare written reports for the commercialization of new products, or reformulation in existing products to improve quality and margins.
- Achieve insight into key technical initiatives and emerging business needs.
- Network with peers and leaders to gain experience with the scope of career paths available at Conagra Brands.
Benefits
- Intern compensation starts at $22/hr.
- Two days of orientation in Omaha.
- Professional development before and during the internship.
- Network with and learn from leaders across the company.
- Offices close at 1 p.m. on Friday.
- Summer relocation and housing is provided by Conagra as needed.
- Paid holidays.
- Relocation and housing assistance.
- Access to learning and development live sessions.
- Access to tools like LinkedIn Learning.
- Travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
