General Mills · 7 hours ago
Internship - Research & Development Pet Food Applications Scientist
Golden Valley, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$24.23/hr - $34.04/hr
Start in 2026 SummerGeneral Mills is a company that prioritizes being a force for good and expanding learning opportunities. They are seeking an R&D Pet Food Applications Scientist Intern to create and improve pet food products while gaining experience in technical foundations and professional development.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
Create new products with an emphasis on consumer-first design
Improve existing products and optimize formulas for pet and pet parent appeal, manufacturing, and cost
Leverage knowledge of animal science/nutrition and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products
Create new, improve existing, and eliminate waste from products and processes
Champion food safety, pet safety, pet parent insights, and product quality from product design through production
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and grow our businesses
Develop a sound understanding of pet food product development, formulation, and technical considerations through the execution of experiments and pilot plant trials
Leverage pet, pet parent, and customer insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings
Develop technical depth and business acumen
Apply or build digital tools to accelerate learning
Solve technical problems leveraging new or existing digital tools
Impact people’s and pet’s lives and communities
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related degree
Graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
Preferred
Strong academic record
Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills
Adaptability, curiosity, and inventiveness
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, passion for R&D, enthusiasm, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally
Demonstrated leadership experience in academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work experiences
Benefits
Partially subsidized housing & relocation assistance (if applicable & requirements are met)
A summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders
Comprehensive health benefits
Wellbeing resources
Other valuable perks
Company
General Mills
General Mills is a food company that manufactures and markets branded consumer foods.
Founded in 1928
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.7B2024-10-15Post Ipo Debt· $2.7B
1928-11-30IPO
Leadership Team
Asheesh Saksena
Chief Growth Officer
Jacqueline R. Williams Roll
Chief Human Resources Officer
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