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Research & Development/Quality Assurance Intern

Part-time

Little Caesars

Detroit, MI · HybridPart-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Detroit, MIHybrid
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Research and Development & Quality Assurance Intern supports shelf-life studies and product evaluations for core menu products, including sensory testing and restaurant visits. The intern collaborates with QA, R&D, and Operations teams to evaluate product quality and performance, and works with a mentor and department colleagues on projects. The posting describes a 13-week summer internship with a combination of remote and in-office experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills, nice to haveAnalytical Reasoning, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveMicrosoft PowerPoint, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveRelationship Building, nice to have

Qualifications

Junior Level or Above, nice to haveActive Enrollment in Food Science, Bakery Science or Related Field, nice to haveGPA 3.0+, nice to have

Full job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future

Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:

In this role, you will be a part of the Research and Development & Quality Assurance team supporting shelf-life studies and product evaluations for core menu products, including sensory testing and restaurant visits. Collaborate with QA, R&D, and Operations teams to evaluate product quality and performance. The intern will work closely with a mentor, team and/or management to provide support with various department tasks and project. Little Caesars is looking for a strong, self-motivated individual to work with your fellow colleagues.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

You’ll be a part of our 13-week summer internship program and gain valuable experience in understanding our human resources processes, procedures, and strategies. You’ll collaborate and learn from industry professionals on a variety of HR initiatives, ending your internship with a presentation to senior leadership on your internship experience including key projects, initiatives, and findings.

Who You Are:

  • Junior Level class or above and actively enrolled in Food Science, Bakery Science or a related field.
  • Minimum overall GPA 3.0
  • Good organizational and analytical/reasoning skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate PC skills (familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects concurrently
  • Ability to function in a team environment, supporting team members when needed
  • Ability to work independently completing projects within determined timelines
  • Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and excel in an interactive team environment.

Where You’ll Work:

  • This internship will offer a combination of remote and in-office experience in our state-of-the-art building with a modern-day, open environment in the heart of The District Detroit.
  • A colleague fitness center, work café, an outdoor patio with grills and over 60 meeting spaces to collaborate.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,356 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$118–176K/yr791 salary ranges
  • US median$25–33/hr170 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 34 open Research and Development jobs in Michigan and 1,356 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (913 postings).
Education
721 of the 1,356 open Research and Development jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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