R&D Intern - Summer 2027

What Can You Expect from Your Internship?

You will be immersed into Conagra Brands and our Research & Development Organization for 11 weeks. You will be responsible for one primary project, as well as other small work. Projects may include new product launches, line extensions, problem/solution identification, testing of new innovations etc. You will investigate and conduct benchtop and pilot plant experiments to gather data and prepare written reports for the commercialization of new products, or reformulation in existing products to improve quality and margins.

Achieve insight into key technical initiatives and emerging business needs.

To enhance your overall understanding of our company, we will provide opportunities to network with peers and leaders to gain experience with the scope of career paths available at Conagra Brands.

When:

May – August, 2027

Location(s):

Omaha, NE

Schedule:

Interns should expect to work 40 hours/week

Why should you become a Conagra intern?

We're looking for someone who wants to be part of promoting the most energized, highest impact culture in the food industry. If you are craving an opportunity to make a difference and be empowered to kick start your professional career in a refuse-to-lose environment, then we want to meet you!

We encourage you to discover your potential and we will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to make a difference.

Are you a good fit?

You are enrolled in a degree program with at least 1 semester remaining after the internship program concludes. You are pursuing a degree in Food Science or a related major. You are willing to relocate to Omaha, NE for the duration of your internship.

Our Intern Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Relocation and housing assistance
• Access to learning and development live sessions
• Tools like LinkedIn Learning
• Travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration

About the Role

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion. We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry.

Company Culture

We are proud to be recognized as:

• Named a Best Place to Work multiple years by Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for LGBTQ+
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by The Disability Equality Index
• Top company for LatinX talent as named by Latino Leaders Magazine
• Multi-Year honoree of Civic 50, recognizing the nation’s 50 most civic-minded companies
• Scholarship provider to Thurgood Marshall and Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

Pay and Schedule

Hourly Rate: $20-28

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Relocation and housing assistance
• Access to learning and development live sessions
• Tools like LinkedIn Learning
• Travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.