Research and Development Intern
SunOpta•Eden Prairie, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a 12-week program where interns will apply the knowledge and skills they've gained in the classroom by working alongside professionals at SunOpta. As part of the team, interns will gain valuable hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and improve processes. They will also gain insight into the latest trends in the food industry while helping to create new and innovative products.
Requirements
- Candidates must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field.
- Candidates must be at least a sophomore in college and actively pursuing a degree.
- Graduate students will be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
- Improve current product (beverages, fruit snacks, or ingredients) yield and quality
- Conduct bench-top and pilot experiments, sample preparation, analytical testing, and product evaluations
- Support sensory testing, shelf-life studies, and data collection
- Assist on process and product documentation
- Assist with ingredient research, literature review, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with other cross-functional teams like QA, Engineering, Procurement and Marketing
Benefits
- Pay Rate: $20.00/hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
