About the role#
This R&D internship focuses on the technical side of yeast and ingredient applications within the baking industry. You will work on-site in Milwaukee during the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Develop and design ingredient prototypes for yeast-raised bakery applications.
- Evaluate existing products to identify new opportunities.
- Collaborate with scientists and bakers to test components in industrial settings.
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory groups to establish raw material specifications.
- Assist with various projects related to industrial bakery applications.
- Travel to customer facilities, other company locations, or trade shows as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Bakery Science or Food Science.
- Ability to understand and apply Baker’s percent.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to perform basic math including ratios, fractions, and decimals.
- Willingness to relocate to Milwaukee for the summer.
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Location & details#
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Lesaffre
Founded in 1853, Lesaffre is a privately held food and beverage manufacturing company with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. The organization specializes in baking, biotechnologies, health care, and research and development. It operates globally to utilize microorganisms for applications in food security, health, and environmental sustainability.
