Research and Development Intern - Summer 2027

Scoular
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesPosted Sep 1, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

Scoular's Research and Development internship will immerse you in the development of application formulas using Scoular ingredients. You will also learn about ingredient functionality through independent research while developing an understanding of ingredient quality and regulatory functions through engagement with Scoular's Food Safety, Quality, and Innovation group.

What you will do

  • R&D and Product Development
  • Develop and test food and beverage prototypes using Scoular ingredients.
  • Support customer-focused innovation projects and document results.
  • Participate in product evaluations and sensory testing.
  • Ingredient Research and Innovation
  • Research ingredient functionality and emerging food trends.
  • Evaluate ingredient performance through laboratory testing.
  • Summarize findings and recommendations for the R&D team.
  • Project Management
  • Complete an assigned summer project and present findings
  • Collaborate with R&D, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and FSQR teams.
  • Support additional projects as assigned by the R&D team.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field.

Preferably a 2029 Grad.

  • Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • A strong communicator with a customer service mindset
  • Comfortable working in high volume environment and managing multiple tasks
  • Quick to identify a problem and find the best solution
  • Curious and creative, being flexible and innovative in your approach
  • An emerging leader with experience leading in clubs, athletics, projects, or

student government

  • Active in the community giving back on campus, your hometown, or on a global

scale

Internship Program Overview

At Scoular, we are dedicated to developing young to support our customers and partners around the world. Scoular interns gain real life experiences while learning the ins and outs of our businesses and solutions. During the 11-week program, interns create a tr

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