R&D Chemistry Laboratory Intern (Austin MN) - Summer 2027 - Campus Recruiting
Hormel Foods Family of Companies · Austin, MN, US
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About the Role
The primary purpose of this position is to develop practical laboratory skills and gain real-world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products. The intern supports testing, sample preparation, data collection, and quality assurance activities while learning industry best practices and laboratory protocols.
Responsibilities
- Works with an intermediate degree of supervision and/or detailed procedures.
- Performs routine, complex, and occasionally highly complex assays in the Chemistry Lab.
- Performs other duties assigned, including responsibilities in other areas of Research and Development.
- Practices communication skills, uses analytical techniques, and applies critical thinking skills.
- Projects may include chemistry method validation or improvement, foreign material cataloguing and organization, and LIMS testing.
- Project presentation to lab work group at conclusion of internship.
Requirements
- Must have at least Junior status (graduate in August 2027, December 2027, or May 2028) and major in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
- Strong math skills and basic lab skills including quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Possess a strong work ethic and analytical/problem solving skills.
- Must be capable of standing for extended periods of time, handle strong odors, and may, on occasion, have to lift 50 lbs.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, professional, volunteer, or extracurricular activities.
- Strong work ethic, initiative, and desire to learn.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work safely in a pilot plant and manufacturing environments.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Skills
- Chemistry method validation or improvement
- Foreign material cataloguing and organization
- Laboratory information management system (LIMS) testing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office applications
- Data analysis
Location
- Austin, MN
Work Type
- On-site
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Junior status or higher
Salary/Compensations
- $24.50 per hour
Benefits
- Housing assistance (stipend or company-provided)
- Relocation expense reimbursement
- Business expense reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) accrual
- Hands-on experience with a Fortune 500 company
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking experiences
About the Company
- Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue.
- Brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
- The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
- Recognized as one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report.
- Recognized as one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek.
- Recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies.
- Received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
- The internship program is designed with your growth in mind, offering hands-on experience, meaningful projects, and opportunities to connect with peers and leaders.
- The program is recognized among the nation's Top 150 Internship Programs by Vault.
- Internship duration is 10-12 weeks, starting late May and ending early August.
Equal Opportunity
- Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.