FutureLab Research & Development (R&D) Spring 2026 ...

About Mondel z International Mondel z International is a world leader in snacking, committed to leading the future of how the world snacks. The company produces beloved household favorites including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, Clif bars, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products. Since its establishment, Mondel z has been committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers through innovation in product design, process development, quality, nutrition, and food safety. The company's Research & Development teams work tirelessly to turn great ideas into brilliant brands, ensuring a consistent, delightful consumer experience. Please see the Mondel z FutureLab Tenant Directory for more information. Mondel z FutureLab - Research Park About the Role As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone - you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavour. Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground. Our internships offer a range of assignments throughout the school semesters and the summer. During your placement, we'll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job - with real responsibilities - from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development. We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That's why once you join, we'll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then, through the support of an industrial and/or academic mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we will help you achieve them. Life in Research and Development (R&D): In Research & Development, your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, designers, modellers, and nutritionists, you'll work on product design or development, process development, quality, nutrition, sensory and food safety aspects to ensure we deliver a consistent, delightful consumer experience. R&D is where you'll turn great ideas into brilliant brands. So join us and be part of our journey of "Snacking Made Right." An internship within the R&D areas such as Research, Product Development and Process Development. Research - Internships consist of working on projects related to the development of technology to enhance existing products or investigate new food concepts. Product Development - Internships generally focus on formulation development to create new or improve existing products. Process Development - Internships generally focus on the development of methods for converting raw materials into finished products, as well as continuous improvement of existing processes. Data & Digital - Internships consist of working on projects related to formulating business problems as data problems and work on solving them through systematic measurements and analysis, developing sensors, and employing machine learning, modelling, and data science methods wherever appropriate. We are looking for qualified individuals with a desire to work in the food industry and are interested in growing their problem-solving, innovation, and analytical skills in a real-life research and development environment. Leadership, innovative thoughts, and a strong desire to learn are critical to succeed. Qualifications Or Pursuing a BS in Philosophy, Consumer Science, Computer Science, Material Science, Music/Music Science, Food Science, Psychology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Statistics, Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Alternatively: Pursuing a BS in combined degrees e.g. Computer Science + Philosophy, Computer Science & Music, Business + Data Science, Computer Science + Crop Sciences Problem-Solving Time Management Drive for Results Functional/Technical Skills Interpersonal Savvy Able to travel (if required) During the placement you will be expected to plan and execute projects at various scales and depending on the scope may encompass hands-on practical work (e.g., benchtop and pilot plant, potentially within FutureLab, potentially within UIUC facilities, or potentially at Mondelez facilities at other locations.). Requirements Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment. Graduation date of May 2027 or later. This role starts Spring 2026 (10-15 hours per week) with the opportunity to extend into Summer 2026 based on performance. Mondel z FutureLab Mondel z International (MDLZ) FutureLab will be the home of far-horizon innovation for MDLZ, and of MDLZ's virtual environment, Simoja. Internships run during term time (part-time) and the summer vacations (full-time). Multiple positions are available, and hours are flexible (10 hours/week to 37.5 hours/week). Interns will be paid a competitive hourly wage. The positions are based out of Champaign, Illinois. We review applications on a first come, first served basis, and reserve the right to close our vacancies early - therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Interested in Applying? To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to Michelle Firrell, Site Director, Mondel z FutureLab, michelle.firrell@ .

Created: 2026-03-10