Intern R&D Summer 2022 at J.M. Smucker Co.
Intern R&D Summer 2022 at J.M. Smucker Co.. Inspired by more than 120 years of business success and five generations of family leadership, The J. M. Smucker Co. makes food that people and pets love. The Companyโs portfolio of 40+ brands, which are found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants, includes iconic products consumers have always loved such as Folgersยฎ, Jifยฎ and Milk-Boneยฎ plus new favorites like Cafรฉ Busteloยฎ, Smuckerโsยฎ Uncrustablesยฎ and Rachael Rayโข Nutrishยฎ.
Intern, Research & Development – Summer 2022
Location: Orrville – Corporate
Job ID: 107536
INTERN, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT – SUMMER 2022
ORRVILLE, OH
Why Smucker is the Place for You
Looking forโฏa world-class internship programโฏat a Fortune 500 company?โฏAt Smucker, weโre committed to offering youโฏthat world-class experience andโฏthe opportunity to:
- Learn:โฏRealize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment whereโฏyouโreโฏpart of the Smucker Family andโฏchallenged to be your best.
- Grow:โฏReceive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders acrossโฏour Company.
- Lead:โฏContribute to high-profile projects that support ourโฏstrategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to becoming the organization we expect to be on inclusion, diversity and equity. We firmly believe thatโฏan inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.
Youโll alsoโฏbenefitโฏfromโฏintern-housing assistance,โฏshould youโฏqualify based on proximity, to ensureโฏyouโฏhave a positive experience and are financially supported for the length ofโฏyourโฏinternship.
Your Opportunity
As an intern within ourโฏResearch and Developmentโฏorganization, you willโฏhave the opportunity toโฏindependently manage and conduct all technical functions of a small research project, as well asโฏanalyzeโฏdata and report on key findings.โฏYou will also complete literature research related to the assigned project, preparation of samples and the gathering of analytical measurements. You will summarize and present project study results,โฏ documenting results and observations in a laboratory notebook.
You will gainโฏmeaningfulโฏand translatableโฏexperienceโฏfrom the real work you will beย provided, relationshipโฏmanagement, and professional development.
Is this Role a Fit for You?ย
Are you a driven student with a passion for delivering high-quality work while expanding your skillset and maintaining a continuous learning mindset? Are you eager to share your opinions (and have them heard) and make a positive impact through your work? Do you share in our dedication to continuous improvement and growth? If so, you are the type of student we are looking for to join our Internship Program!
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- A Sophomore or Junior standing in schoolโฏwith requisite educational experience inโฏFood Science or related field
- AโฏGPA of 3.0 or higher
- Aโฏwell-roundedโฏskill setโฏincludingโฏstrong time-management, ability to keepโฏdetail-orientedโฏrecords,โฏproven leadership abilities, good organization,โฏandโฏproject management skillsโฏ.
