Product Development Intern

Are you passionate about food science and curious about the magic behind delicious, high-quality cheese at Sargento? We’re on the hunt for a Product Development Intern to help us push the boundaries of dairy deliciousness! You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You will provide technical support and project execution. You have a fundamental understanding of food science principles, practices, and procedures.

You will apply scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods by performing assigned duties as outlined in this job description.

Are you passionate about food science and curious about the magic behind delicious, high-quality cheese at Sargento? We’re on the hunt for a Product Development Intern to help us push the boundaries of dairy deliciousness! You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You will provide technical support and project execution. You have a fundamental understanding of food science principles, practices, and procedures.

You will apply scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods by performing assigned duties as outlined in this job description.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise:
Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long‑term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.

If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Volunteer in community service activities
• Social professional networking experiences
• Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Technology
• Time Management

• Under close supervision, executes experiments in the research and development of products using established laboratory/pilot plant procedures.
• Conduct sensory evaluations including Descriptive, Discrimination, Acceptability in support of research and development, quality, and marketing initiatives.
• Implement descriptive panel trainings and methods to support product evaluations for the company.
• Performs a variety of routine scientific tasks that provide experience and familiarization with technical and other functional areas using the methods, practices, and programs of Sargento Foods, Inc.
• Learns methods to improve quality of foods such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, convenience, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of foods and applies to assigned projects.
• Studies food standards, safety and sanitary regulations, good manufacturing practices and supply specifications to ensure…