Job Description
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. As part of the team, interns will gain valuable hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and improve processes. They will also gain insight into the latest trends in the food industry while helping to create new and innovative products.
Essential Functions of the Job:
R&D INTERNSHIP
Improve current product (beverages, fruit snacks, or ingredients) yield and qualityConduct bench-top and pilot experiments, sample preparation, analytical testing, and product evaluationsSupport sensory testing, shelf-life studies, and data collectionAssist on process and product documentationAssist with ingredient research, literature review, and technical documentation.Collaborate with other cross-functional teams like QA, Engineering, Procurement and Marketing
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must be working towards a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, Microbiology or related field.Candidates must be at least a sophomore 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.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Additional Considerations:
Travel: Travel may be required to various SunOpta locations for plant trials or other job-related functionsLocation: 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.
Numbers & Facts
| 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/ |
About Company
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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