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Heaven Hill Brands · 2 weeks ago

Research and Development Intern

Bardstown, KY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Heaven Hill Brands is offering a paid internship as part of their Summer Internship Program. The Research & Development Internship provides hands-on experience in innovation and product development, where interns will assist with flavor research, formulation adjustments, and participate in sensory evaluations to support the creation and refinement of spirits.

Wine And Spirits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support ongoing innovation initiatives, helping explore new liquid ideas, flavor directions, and product concepts aligned with long-term strategic plans

Assist the Innovation Manager with creation of samples for testing, sensory evaluation, and refinement of new or existing formulations

Participate in trend research to understand emerging flavors, consumer preferences, and innovation opportunities within the spirits industry

Contribute to R&D studies including flavor stability, shelf-life evaluation, and ingredient performance assessments

Support the continuation of the geosmin study, helping evaluate methods to reduce or remove geosmin so aging inventory can be preserved

Assist with Program Barrel activities such as filtering, proofing, preparing samples, pouring, and labeling

Gain firsthand experience with batching, blending, and product preparation processes

Learn how to taste, evaluate, and compare spirits across multiple categories

Support sensory panel preparation and documentation as needed

Prepare and present findings and recommendations to internal teams throughout the internship

Deliver a final presentation to the Executive Leadership Team summarizing your project work and key learnings

Participate in developmental workshops, networking opportunities, and cross-functional exposure events

Qualification

BiologyChemistryFood ScienceMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatedCollaborative

Required

Currently a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related science field

Interested in the spirits industry, product development, and scientific research

Must be at least 21 years old by the start of the internship

Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Curious, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical thinking

Benefits

Professional development

Cross-functional exposure

Networking opportunities

Facility tours

Intern engagement events

Company

Heaven Hill Brands

Independent. Family-led. Legacy-built.

Founded in 1934

Bardstown, Kentucky, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.heavenhill.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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