Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern

About the role

Agropur is looking for a Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern to work alongside the Technical Services Manager and members of the Technical Services and Operations teams. The intern researches and manages assigned projects that support whey ingredient innovation and manufacturing. The position is based in Le Sueur, MN or Luxemburg, WI.

Key responsibilities

• Support dairy protein and whey ingredient research through laboratory experiments, pilot testing and plant trials.
• Design, execute, analyze and document research projects, and communicate results to technical and operations teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation and Plant Leadership.
• Develop knowledge of dairy manufacturing, technical services, industry regulations and Agropur's business operations.
• Present project updates during the internship and deliver a final summary of results, recommendations and lessons learned to stakeholders.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in innovation, manufacturing, continuous improvement and leadership development.

What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Hands-on manufacturing and leadership experience and the chance to build relationships with plant leaders and industry professionals.