Perdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies. **Summary** Come join us at our Innovation Center for Summer 2025! Our Research and Development Internship offer students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. In this role you will work with an experienced mentor to learn the basics for R&D. A specific project will also be assigned to the intern at the beginning of the summer and conclude with a brief report and presentation on the results of the project at the end of the internship. What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship? + Competitive Pay + Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns + Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor + Learning Workshops + Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms + Interaction with Senior Leadership + Housing Stipend **APPLICATION DEADLINE:** **December 31, 2024** This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications. Overtime may be available. **What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities** + Assist in the preparation of benchtop samples, pilot plant production, product cuttings & evaluation, sensory analyses and lab analyses. + Learn different aspects of how Research and Development areas operate while getting hands-on, real world work experience. + Technical areas may include but are not limited to: Product Development, Process Development, Packaging Development and Sensory Analyses + Travel to different plant operations facilites to observe processes. + Summer interns will be exposed to product development, process development, data collection & analyses, sensory and lab analyses. Additionally, a project will be assigned to you at the beginning of the internship, which will culminate with a brief presentation of results and findings. **Minimum Education** + Must be a rising Junior, Senior or Graduate Student currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Meat Science, Food Science, Packaging Science or related majors preferred. + Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher **Experience Requirements** + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software + Have strong communication skills, including written and verbal + Must be able to work independently or in teams + Proactive self-start who works well with minimal supervision + Positive attitude and a team player + Excellent organizational skills and attention to details + Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs **Experience Preferred** + 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred + Completed college-level classes (Meat Science, Food Chemistry, Packaging or similar courses) + Student extra-curricular experiences _Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._