Food Science Internship – Jonny Pops
JonnyPops is offering an exciting R&D Intern (Summer) opportunity for passionate students looking to gain hands-on experience in food science, product development, and innovation. This Food Science Internship is perfect for those eager to work in a high-growth frozen novelty company known for creativity, kindness, and simple, high-quality ingredients.
Job Details:
- Position: R&D Intern (Summer)
- Location: Plymouth, MN (Work also involves travel to Elk River, MN facility)
- Industry: Frozen Novelties / Food Manufacturing
- Type: Internship
- Pay: $20/hr
- Work Environment: Manufacturing plant & office settings
- Travel Requirement: Reliable transportation required
About the Company:
JonnyPops is a rapidly growing frozen novelty brand based in Elk River, MN. What started as a dorm-room startup in 2012 has grown into a nationwide favorite carried by major retailers like Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, and more. The company is dedicated to making “A Better Pop for a Better World”, using simple ingredients and including a kind deed on every stick. JonnyPops fosters a culture of kindness, innovation, and high-quality product development.
Educational Requirements for the Intern Role:
Candidates must be:
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Junior, Senior, or MS students
Preferred Majors:
- Food Science
- Chemistry
- Packaging Science
- Other related fields with interest in food safety
Foundational Knowledge Required:
- Food safety and food hygiene
- Hazard types (biological, chemical, physical)
- Hazard analysis and risk assessment
Key Responsibilities of the R&D Intern:
- In this Intern Role, you have to support improvement of existing frozen pop products
- Participate in cost-effective product maintenance
- Assist with technical service resolution
- Research ingredient functions and interactions
- Support product stability and shelf-life testing
- Conduct lab and pilot plant trials
- Work with suppliers to source samples for testing
- Support product quality initiatives
- Complete tasks assigned by R&D Scientists
Food Safety Responsibilities:
- Ensure all R&D activities follow GMPs
- Assist QA and production teams with root cause analysis
- Support corrective actions
Skills Required for the Intern Role:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions
- Ability to work independently
- Curiosity and a “test and learn” mindset
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Strong alignment with JonnyPopsโ kindness-focused mission
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel, or lift up to 30 lbs
- Comfort working in variable temperatures
- Reliable transportation
How to Apply?
Interested candidates for the Food Science Internship should apply through JonnyPopsโ official careers page or job portal. Make sure you meet the qualification criteria and have reliable transportation to both the Plymouth and Elk River locations.
