Internship - Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food

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 Scientist, Pet Food   General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to boldly build its brands, relentlessly innovate, unleash its  scale  and stand for good.    General Mills  operates  in more than 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry and more.    Headquartered in Minneapolis, General Mills generated fiscal 2026 net sales U.S. $18 billion.      WHAT IS THE ROLE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AT GENERAL MILLS?  The General Mills Research & Development Internship is   a great way   to   kick-off   your career. You will build broad experience in technical foundations, functional depth, and professional development.   You'll   develop and enhance your digital skills,   gaining   experience in data analysis, project management, and/or collaboration tools. The internship allows candidates to   demonstrate   leadership, embrace a learning mindset, build a strong network of peers, develop business context, and   learn   the General Mills and Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) culture.     WHAT WILL I DO?    As a Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food Intern, you will experience a robust 10-week internship with hopes that   you’ll   roll 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 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     WHERE WILL I WORK?  James Ford Bell Technical Center in Minneapolis, MN        IS THIS YOU?

Pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal   Nutrition   or related degree   Graduating in Winter 202 7   or Spring 202 8     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, or   previous   work experiences     HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT?  Internship   is 10-weeks in Summer 202 7