R&D Intern

R&D Intern Buffalo, NY ( u2022 R&D Job Type Internship Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, weu2019re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thriveu2014whether youu2019re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, weu2019re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, includingGalbaniu00aeItalian cheeses and ricotta,Pru00e9sidentu00aespecialty cheeses and butters,Kraftu00aenatural and grated cheeses,Breakstoneu2019su00aecottage cheese,Cracker Barrelu00ae,Black Diamondu00aecheddar, andParmalatu00aemilk. Our yogurt portfolio includessiggiu2019su00ae,Stonyfield Organicu00ae,Brown Cowu2122,Ouiu00ae,Yoplaitu00ae,Go-Gurtu00ae,:ratiou00ae,Green Mountain Creameryu00ae, andMountain Highu00ae, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites likeKarounu00ae,Gopiu00ae, andArzu00ae. At Lactalis, we live by our core valuesu2014Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyoneu2019s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you donu2019t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about yourPASSION, yourSTORY, and how yourEXPERTISEcan help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a R&D Intern based in Buffalo, NY. As a Research and Development Intern, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to coordination with a Research Scientist to plan and design trials; preparation of ingredients and equipment for plant and benchtop trials; organization and execution of plant trials and research with the support of the plant; communication of technical results to cross-functional teams; organization and execution of tastings with the plant team; examination of the current manufacturing process for areas of development and improvement. Additionally, the Research and Development Intern will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to align duties with the company's goals and values. From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: + Coordinate with a Research Scientist to plan and design trials + Prepare ingredients and equipment for plant and benchtop trials + Organize and execute plant trials and research with plant support + Communicate technical results to cross-functional teams + Organize and execute tastings with the plant team + Examine current manufacturing processes for development and improvement opportunities + Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams Requirements From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: Education + Bacheloru2019s degree required + Majors in food science, dairy science, or related fields preferred Experience + 1+ years of production/plant experience preferred At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Salary Description $19-$21/hour

Created: 2026-04-04