R&D Product Development Summer Internship 2022 at Johnsonville

Position Overview:

You will execute Research and Development Product Development activities in support of our Process Development, Packaging Development and Sensory/Consumer Insights Groups under the direction of R&D scientists. You will work within Johnsonville’s R&D Product Development group and interact with Sensory/Consumer Insights, Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Information Systems and Supply. Your main objectives will be to assist in the development/processing/packaging of new product platforms, line extensions and product improvements; evaluate the sensory characteristics of the several product designs that are generated, and participate in the cross-functional activities of project teams relative to the product development role. The role is structured as a summer internship.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Project Vision, Objective(s), Scope, and Deliverables
• Plan project activities and develop timelines
• Work on cross-functional teams and work independently
• Assist in pilot plant trials and plant trials
• Maintain accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports
• Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members

Education:

Must be working towards a Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Meat Science or Food Science

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability and willingness to travel to other facilities
• Ability to work “off shifts” as needed
• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment
• Must possess a drive for excellence
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information

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