About the role#
As an R&D intern for Global Pet Nutrition, you will lead a hands-on research project focused on pet food innovation, ingredient functionality, and product performance. You will work with teams across Product Development, Process Development, and Science & Technology to explore new pet food concepts.
What you'll do#
- Design and conduct lab and pilot scale experiments to test how formulation, ingredients, and processing conditions affect product behavior.
- Develop and evaluate technical hypotheses to support future innovation and commercialization.
- Analyze experimental data and translate your findings into technical recommendations.
- Support the development and evaluation of new product prototypes.
- Conduct literature reviews and technical assessments.
- Track your progress through technical reports and present your final outcomes to R&D leadership.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student, ideally in your final year of study.
- A strong interest in science, innovation, and problem solving.
- Experience with laboratory work, experimental design, and data analysis.
- Coursework or research background in food processing, food engineering, ingredient functionality, or product development.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Franklin, Tennessee.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time paid internship.
About Mars
Mars is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in McLean, Virginia. The organization operates across several specialties including Mars Petcare, Mars Food, Mars Edge, and Mars Wrigley. It employs over 56,000 people globally. The company functions as a privately held entity.
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