Research & Development Intern

Glanbia • Downers Grove, IL

8d • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Glanbia is seeking an R&D Intern to join our 12-week summer internship program. As a key contributor to the R&D Product Development Team, you will support product formulation, bench top development, nutritional analysis, sensory testing, pilot plant runs, production runs, and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle—from concept and design through implementation and completion. You will work on projects aligned with business needs, customer requirements, safety standards, schedules, and budgets while building practical experience in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science or related field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Clear written communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter and highly motivated individual with the ability to work independently.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Responsibilities

• Own a project for a relevant R&D initiative and present your findings and recommendations to leadership
• Support projects throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and planning through implementation and completion
• Collect and analyze data, evaluate processes, and recommend practical solutions that improve quality, cost, reliability, or efficiency
• Assist with project scope, schedules, budgets, documentation, equipment specifications, and implementation activities
• Collaborate with operations, quality, brand, marketing, sales and other cross-functional partners
• Apply R&D principles to real product development challenges while learning Glanbia’s standards, and commercialization process
• Participate fully in Pure Ambition program activities, development workshops, networking events, and intern presentations

Benefits

• A paid, 12-week summer internship with hands-on experience in research & development
• Ownership of a meaningful project that addresses a real business need and culminates in a presentation to leadership
• Coaching, mentorship, and regular feedback from Glanbia leaders and R&D professionals
• Professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and social events with your intern cohort
• Experience working in Glanbia’s lab, plant, and sensory spaces.
• The opportunity to be considered for a full-time role after graduation, based on performance and business need

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern