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Internship - Research & Development Food Scientist

General Mills, Inc.

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$31.73/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$31.73/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Research & Development Food Scientist internship is a 10-week Summer 2027 program at General Mills’ James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis. Interns develop and improve food products, work with internal and external partners, engage consumers, and build technical depth and business acumen. Applicants must be pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science or a related degree and graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food ScienceIngredient FunctionalityData AnalysisProject ManagementCollaboration ToolsAdaptabilityCuriosityInventivenessInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationLeadership

Qualifications

MS or PhD in Food Science or RelatedStrong Academic RecordDemonstrated ResultsProfessional ConductMust Be 18+

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Job Duties

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Internship - Research & Development Food Scientist

General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash itsscaleand stand for good.General Millsoperatesin more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, includingCheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Haagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino's, Annie's, Wanchai Ferry and more.Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026net sales U.S.$18billion.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AT GENERAL MILLS?

The General Mills Research & Development Internship isa great waytokick-offyour career. You will build broad experience in technical foundations, functional depth, and professional development.You'lldevelop and enhance your digital skills,gainingexperience in data analysis, project management, and/or collaboration tools. The internship allows candidates todemonstrateleadership, embrace a learning mindset, build a strong network of peers, develop business context, andlearnthe General Mills and Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) culture.

WHAT WILL I DO?

As an R&DFood ScientistIntern, you will experience a robust 10-week internship with hopes thatyou'llroll into our full-time R&D Leadership Development Program upon graduation. During your internship you will:

Create new products with an emphasis on consumer-first design

Improve existing products andoptimizeformulas for consumer appeal, manufacturing, and cost

Leverage knowledge of food science and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products

Create new, improve existing, andeliminatewaste from products and processes

Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners to build and grow our businesses

Engage external partners around the world to increase efficiency and toidentifynew capabilities

Interact with consumers and customers to develop meaningful 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 problemsleveragingnew or existing digital tools.

Impact people's lives and communities around the world

WHERE WILL I WORK?

James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN

IS THIS YOU?

Minimum Qualifications:

Pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science or related degree

Graduating in Winter 2027or Spring 2028

Preferred Qualifications:

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, orpreviouswork experiences

HUNGRY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?

Internship is 10-weeks in Summer 2027

Relocationassistance(if eligible)

The hourly rate for this position is $31.73/hour. General Mills strives to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects your skills, experience, and academic background. The pay for this role considers many factors, including, but not limited to, your degree program, major, and year in school. Beyond a competitive hourly rate, as a General Mills intern,you'llgain access to a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall development and wellbeing. This includes partially subsidized housing & relocationassistance(if applicable & requirements are met),a summer of learning and fun featuring networking opportunities with company leaders, comprehensive health benefits, wellbeing resources, and other valuableperks.Specific benefits may vary by role, location, and eligibility requirements.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION REQUEST

If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodation request form by following this link: Accommodation Request.

General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.

Minimum Education Required

PhD

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$31.73 - $31.73 / Hourly

Postal Code

55426

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

10128712

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 1,371 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31.73/hr
  • Minnesota median$25–27/hr23 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–35/hr162 hourly ranges

This rate, $31.73/hr, is 27% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Research and Development hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Research and Development jobs in Minnesota and 1,371 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
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 (908 postings).
Education
749 of the 1,371 open Research and Development jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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