Internship - Research & Development Food Scientist

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 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 an R&D   Food Scientist   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 consumer appeal, manufacturing, and cost   Leverage knowledge of food science and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products   Create new, improve existing, and   eliminate   waste 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 to   identify   new 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 problems   leveraging   new 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?

Pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science 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 2027   Relocation   assistance   (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