Hormel Foods is looking to hire a Product Development Intern to assist the research and development team on the commercialization of new and reformulated products.
Requirements
- bench top sample preparation
- formulation
- materials sourcing
- product costing
- food safety planning
- acceptance testing
- development and shelf life testing
Responsibilities
- assist the research and development team on the commercialization of new and reformulated products to include: bench top sample preparation, formulation, materials sourcing, product costing, plant trials (may require travel to other production facilities), food safety planning, acceptance testing, development and shelf life testing
- Apply knowledge of food science while gaining experience in the product development process
- Learn to operate a wide variety of food processing equipment in the pilot plant.
- Practice communication skills, use analytical techniques, and apply critical thinking skills to interpret data pertaining to product quality and shelf-life attributes
- Product formulation
- Process/Product Troubleshooting
- Testing new ingredients and processes
Other
- Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 and major in Food Science, Animal Science, Biological & Agricultural Engineering or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills are necessary for success in this position
- Previous food processing experience is beneficial
- Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
