Research & Development Intern

About the role

Agropur is hiring a Research & Development Intern in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Working under the direction of site-specific staff and management, the intern is assigned to short-term R&D projects, conducting experiments and performing testing. The duties vary according to assignment and department needs, and the intern gains hands-on experience in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support product development projects through testing, trials and data analysis.
• Assist in developing and evaluating dairy products to meet quality and performance objectives.
• Collect, document and communicate research findings with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to product innovation and process improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to dairy industry trends, regulations and product development best practices.
• Present project results and key learnings at the end of the internship.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or a related field.
• Interest in product development, research and food manufacturing.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Opportunity to lead and contribute to business-impacting projects and build relationships with plant leaders and industry professionals.