2026 - R&D Intern

PROMOTION IN MOTION INC • Park Ridge, NJ

2d • Remote

About The Position

PIM Brands is seeking bright, eager interns for our R&D Department. We are looking for a R&D Intern to start a career at our Park Ridge NJ location. This internship is a paid opportunity for college students looking to gain experience in the food industry. At PIM Brands, we make brands like Welch’s® Fruit Snacks, Sun-Maid® Chocolate Covered Raisins, and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies, which are enjoyed by millions daily. We are looking for talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. Interns can make an immediate and lasting contribution to growing iconic snack and confectionery brands.

Requirements

• Rising Senior in college/university, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
• Strong business acumen and analytical ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and bias for action
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Demonstrated personal and professional values
• Have access to local housing and reliable transportation
• Be able to work during our 10 week summer program, which is a 40-hour week, beginning June 1st, 2026 through at least August 7th 2026

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and passion for the specific business you are interested in at PIM Brands
• Strong passion for and knowledge of the Food and CPG industry
• Leadership experience on or off campus

Responsibilities

• Develop product formulations and work on prototypes.
• Test and define procedures and processing parameters.
• Explore and test improvements in existing products.
• Coordinate pilot plant trials and manufacturing scale up process.
• Product testing; physical, chemical, analytical, sensory, and shelf-life testing.
• Document technical information and prepare reports for trials.
• Evaluate and approve ingredients.
• Perform sensory and physical evaluation of weekly samples and creating the reports.
• Working with food scientists to develop formulation and make new product samples.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Summer Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern