Internship Program - Research, Development & Application

Summary: Veltrana Group is an HR consultancy firm seeking interns for their Research, Development & Application team. The internship involves participating in innovation projects, supporting research activities, and applying scientific principles to improve food products. Responsibilities: - Participate in proactive innovation projects within the RD&A team - Support scientists in executing research activities and completing project deliverables - Apply scientific principles to research and improve existing products in Beverage, Meal, Snack, Bakery, Meat, Dairy, and Plant‑Based Food markets - Conduct hands‑on lab work to develop, test, and evaluate product concepts - Translate customer needs into technical solutions and product improvements - Engage in brainstorming and ideation sessions to generate innovative product concepts - Contribute to the conceptualization, development, specification, and processing of new products - Collaborate with the RD&A Manager and cross‑functional teams to support project objectives Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 - May 2027 - Knowledgeable about food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging, systems and food engineering - Applicable food processing technology knowledge and statistical process knowledge - Legal Authorization to work in the U.S. - Sponsorships will not be provided for early career roles now or in the future - Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures - All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for this internship opportunity - Ability to prioritize and manage different projects - Demonstrated problem solving ability - Strong technical skills Required Skills: Food chemistry, Food engineering, Food processing technology Important Skills: Microbiology, Sensory analysis, Statistical process knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Technical skills, Diversity collaboration, Problem solving, Project management