R&D Product Insights Internship - Summer 2027

About the Role

As a member of the Product Insights team, you will support Research and Development (Product, Process and Packaging Development) under the direction of our Sensory and Applications teams. You will work within Johnsonville's Research and Development group and interact cross-functionally across Johnsonville with Marketing- Food Service and Retail, Consumer Insights, and Food Safety and Quality.

In This Role, You Will

• Assist in testing of new product platforms, line extensions and performance improvements.
• Evaluate the sensory characteristics of Johnsonville's portfolio of products.
• Participate in the cross-functional activities of project teams.
• Collaborate with Research and Development scientists responsible for working on fresh, ready-to-eat and new technology products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out sensory product testing activities based on project timelines utilizing internal and external resources.
• Leverage competencies to plan and execute on-trend culinary solutions for customers.
• Help ensure superior product performance by leveraging your skill sets in food science.
• Interpret test results and present to project team.
• Assist with on-going sensory tests and product cuttings as needed.
• Plan and carry out Johnsonville product showcase for Summer 2027 Intern Group.
• Maintain accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports.
• Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members.
• Present your summer learnings with team at the end of internship.

Education Requirements

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred.
• 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred.
• Have a general understanding of Sensory Science (preferably basic coursework completed).

Experience

• Have a working knowledge of statistics.
• Prior work experience preferred.

Skills

• Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment.
• Possess a drive for excellence.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Be willing to travel to other facilities.
• Ability to work off shifts as needed- may require coming in before 8:00am or after 5:00pm depending on customer need.

Benefits

• Access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center.
• Onsite medical clinic.

Pay

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

About Our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!