Research & Development Intern (Year-Round/Onsite)

Job Category:

Intern

Job Family:

Student Intern

Job Description:

In this year-round Research and Development internship, you will provide technical support to Research Scientists and to customers by preparing requested customer samples, assisting in running pilot and plant trials and conducting a variety of technical support activities including shelf-life testing, sensory evaluations and testing, ingredient screening, test development and product functionality testing.

You will assist with customer sample development, product applications, competitive evaluations, product improvement and product transfers.

In this role, you will support the team and leading projects involving the following: Customer sample development, plant trials and technical support activities.

Internship will start in Spring 2025 and is located at our home office in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

What you’ll do:


* Follow the Production Development Process/SOP to develop and commercialize new products.

Prepare cheese, yogurt and other product type samples as requested by customers through the project request process.

Coordinate/assist with new product scale up pilot and plant trials including formulation, weighing, cooking, recording and reporting of results.

Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports.

Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.


* Good communication skills, both written & verbal are required.


* Assist plant R&D with exploratory project work and documentation of technical information.


* Serve as an effective R&D team member.

Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers.


* Provide a wide range of technical assistance to Home Office R&D, Scientists and Staff.

Some of the key areas of help will be in addressing ingredient screening, data analysis of both trial and plant production runs, etc.

What you need to exceed:


* Currently pursuing an advanced degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field. 


* Must have at least 2 semesters left upon start date (May 2026 grads or later)


* Ability to work year-round at our home office in Green Bay, Wisconsin


* Ability to work 12-20 hours during the school year, 40 hours during winter/summer breaks.


* Candidate must be computer literate, have good communication and organizational skills, a high attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with other Schreiber partners.


* Must have reliable transportation.

Internship benefits:



* Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas


* Exposure to different areas of the business around the world


* Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels  


* Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)


* Rewards program for referring others


* Eight free cou...