Research & Development Intern; Summer

Position: Research & Development Intern (Summer 2027)
Job Category:
Temporary/Other Job Family:
Intern

Job Description:

In this summer internship, you will provide technical support to Research Scientists and to customers by preparing requested customer samples, assisting in running pilot and plant trials and conducting a variety of technical support activities including shelf-life testing, sensory evaluations and testing, ingredient screening, test development and product functionality testing. This internship assists with customer sample development, product applications, competitive evaluations, product improvement and product transfers.

This role helps support the team and leading projects involving the following:
Customer sample development, plant trials and technical support activities. This full time, summer internship is on-site Monday-Friday and will be based at our corporate office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $20.75.What you'll do:

Follow the Production Development Process/SOP to develop and commercialize new products. Prepare cheese, yogurt and other product type samples as requested by customers through the project request process. Coordinate/assist with new product scale up pilot and plant trials including formulation, weighing, cooking, recording and reporting of results. Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports. Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.

Good communication skills, both written & verbal are required. Assist Home Office R&D with exploratory project work and documentation of technical information. Serve as an effective R&D team member. Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers. Provide a wide range of technical assistance to Home Office R&D, Scientists and Staff. Some of the key areas of help will be in addressing ingredient screening, data analysis of both trial and plant production runs, etc.

What

you need to exceed:

Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related field. Ability to work up to 40 hours during the summer of 2027. Candidate must be computer literate, have good communication and organizational skills, a high attention to detail, mechanical aptitude and the ability to work effectively with other Schreiber partners. Must have reliable transportation.

Internship benefits:

Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas Exposure to different areas of the business around the world Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels Relocation assistance (for eligible internships) Rewards program for referring others Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community Discounts on our products and more

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on…