About the role#
This internship provides an opportunity to work directly with the Research and Development team in Chicago. You will support R&D initiatives and projects that align with company objectives. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position lasting 11 weeks.
What you'll do#
- Support projects to develop new products, optimize existing formulas, or evaluate ingredient functionality.
- Gain exposure to the full product development cycle, from formulation and pilot plant production to commercialization.
- Conduct ingredient selection, ingredient testing, raw batch testing, and final product testing.
- Perform evaluations according to project objectives, enter data, and analyze results.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project records while keeping information secure and confidential.
- Comply with lab safety protocols and follow the color-coded container policy in production areas.
- Monitor for food safety or quality issues, record problems, and control nonconforming products until corrections are made.
- Notify supervision of any needed repairs or adjustments that could affect product quality.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a four-year undergraduate degree program, entering your senior year in the Fall.
- Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, or a closely related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
- A strong technical foundation in the sciences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and take ownership of assigned tasks.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 24 through August 10).
- Modality: On-site, Monday through Friday.
- Travel: 5-10% travel to plant locations may be required.
About fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a nutrition company based in Chicago. Founded in 2012, the business produces dairy products including ultra-filtered milk and high protein shakes. It operates as a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company. The firm employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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