Research and Innovation Internship Opportunity

4 weeks ago


Louisville, Kentucky, United States Danone Full time
Summer Internship Opportunity

Are you a student looking to gain valuable experience in the field of Research and Innovation? Do you have a passion for product development and a desire to make a difference in the food and beverage industry?

At Danone North America, we are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our Research and Innovation team as a Product Development Intern. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, develop your skills and knowledge, and contribute to the development of innovative products that delight consumers and are superior to the competitive set.

About the Role

The Product Development Intern will assist in a number of project support roles in the Research and Innovation department. Specific project responsibilities will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business need and intern interests. The intern will leverage scientific expertise and complete projects using appropriate research, statistical methods, and technical reporting. They will also plan, execute, and manage the development of prototype products & processes in lab and pilot plant, maintain stringent technical and experiment documentation, develop supplier relationships to deliver against project needs, complete lab testing and shelf life studies as needed, and leverage sensory and consumer testing insights to create great-tasting, high-performing products that delight consumers and are superior to the competitive set.

Responsibilities

The Product Development Intern will be responsible for:

Leveraging scientific expertise and completing projects using appropriate research, statistical methods, and technical reporting

Planning, executing, and managing the development of prototype products & processes in lab and pilot plant

Maintaining stringent technical and experiment documentation

Developing supplier relationships to deliver against project needs

Completing lab testing and shelf life studies as needed

Leveraging sensory and consumer testing insights to create great-tasting, high-performing products that delight consumers and are superior to the competitive set

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree with a graduation date after August 2025, have completed courses in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Food Processing, or a related major. You must also have proven leadership, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and in teams, have strong written and oral communication skills, be a self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action, have a high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology as a decision-support tool, be able to identify and evaluate tactical methods to achieve objectives, identify deviations from the plan, and facilitate resolution, and be able to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization. Previous internship or work experience is highly preferred, and an interest in the consumer-packaged goods / manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Danone Brands after graduation is strongly preferred.

About Us

At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people's lives. Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Light + Fit, Evian and more. And as one of the largest Certified B Corporations in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet. With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America employs over 6,000 professionals in the U.S. and Canada, operating

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