Research & Development Internship

Where Your Career Becomes Family

About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Position Detail

Information

Job Title

Research & Development Internship

Location

West Liberty, IA

Shift

1st

Hourly Wage Range

$22.00 per hour

Shift Premium

None

Job Summary

The Research and Development Internship offers hands-on experience by connecting academic concepts with practical workplace applications. For Summer 2027, the intern will focus on ingredient testing for yield optimization, gain operational experience in a USDA Pilot Plant setting, research new suppliers and component qualifications, and assist with new product development initiatives.