Job Summary:This is a 12-week program where interns will apply the knowledge and skills they've gained in the classroom by working alongside professionals at SunOpta. This internship offers hands-on exposure to food labeling regulations, claims review, and compliance processes. The intern will contribute to projects that enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy, while developing foundational regulatory knowledge and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Complete key projects assessing the regulatory framework of pending legislation and impacts to products manufactured by SunOpta.Assist with daily regulatory operations, including claims review, label checks, and document drafting.Research regulatory trends and requirements for new claims.Support R&D and cross-functional partners by providing regulatory insights into formulation, claims substantiation, and labeling.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must be working towards a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, or a related field.Candidates must be at least a junior in college and actively pursuing a degree.Graduate students will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous internship experience.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Additional Considerations:
Location: This position will be located at our Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN.This is a 12-week program, running 5/17/27 through 8/6/27.Pay Rate: $20.00/hour.Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
| Location | Eden Prairie, MN |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
| Website | http://www.sunopta.com/ |
SunOpta’s core natural and organic food operations focus on value-added grains and fruit based product offerings.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company specializing in the sourcing, processing and packaging of natural, organic and specialty food products. Integrated from seed through packaged products and with a focus on strategically significant vertically integrated business models, we can deliver the best quality and value.
The Company's core natural and organic food operations focus on value-added grains and fruit based product offerings, supported by a global infrastructure. The Company has two non-core holdings, a 66.0% ownership position in Opta Minerals Inc. (TSX:OPM), a producer, distributor, and recycler of environmentally friendly industrial materials, and a minority ownership position in Mascoma Corporation, an innovative biofuels company.
Our Mission:
SunOpta will be a recognized global leader in natural and organic food products that drive sustainable well-being.
Our Vision:
To be a sustainable organization that is a global leader in natural and organic food products driven by a spirit of continuous improvement, innovation and category expertise that enables the well-being of our employees, customers, consumers and other stakeholders.
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