JOB REQUIREMENTS: R&D Product Insights Internship - 51511 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Johnsonville, LLC R&D Product Insights Internship Summer 2025 Position Overview: As a member of the Product Insights team, you will support R&D (Product, Process and Packaging Development) under the direction of our Sensory and Applications teams. You will work within Johnsonville\'s R&D group and interact cross-functionally across Johnsonville with Marketing - Food Service and Retail, Consumer Insights, and Food Safety and Quality. In this role, you will: * Assist in testing of new product platforms, line extensions and performance improvements. * Evaluate the sensory characteristics of Johnsonville\'s portfolio of products. * Participate in the cross-functional activities of project teams. * Collaborate with R&D scientists responsible for working on fresh, ready-to-eat and new technology products. Responsibilities: * Plan and carry out sensory product testing activities based on project timelines utilizing internal and external resources. * Leverage competencies to plan and execute on-trend culinary solutions for customers. * Help ensure superior product performance by leveraging your skill sets in food science. * Interpret test results and present to project team. * Assist with on-going sensory tests and product cuttings as needed. * Plan and carry out Johnsonville product showcase for Summer 2024 Intern Group. * Maintain accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports. * Share your ideas, questions, problems, and results with other team members. * Present your summer learnings with team at the end of internship. Posting Date: September 3, 2024 Coach: TBD Travel: Minimal (Less than 10%) Location: Tech Center Sheboygan Falls, WI Member Status: Hourly Intern Start Date: May 19, 2025 Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: * Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor\'s Degree in Culinary, Meat Science or Food Science from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred. * 3.5 minimum GPA strongly preferred. * Have a general understanding of Sensory Science (preferably basic coursework completed). Experience: * Have a working knowledge of statistics. * Prior work experience preferred. Skills and Competencies: * Desire to learn, grow and contribute in a team-based environment * Possess a drive for excellence * Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel * Must maintain confidentiality of proprietary information Other Requirements: * Be willing to travel to other facilities * Ability to work \"off shifts\" as needed - may require coming in before 8:00am or after 5:00pm depending on customer need. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=adcaec485d0e480fb8c936382cceda90 Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided! Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.