Skip to content
The board
Internship
Research

Internship - Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food

General Mills

Hours
Full time
Where
Minneapolis, MN
Posted
Today

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.

What you'd do

  • 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

What they want

  • Pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition or related degree
  • Graduating in Winter 2027 or Spring 2028
Starts
2026-08-10