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75695BR

Job Title:

Food Science Product Development Internship

Department/Function:

Quality & Food Safety

Job Description:

ADM Food Science Product Development Internship

(Erlanger, KY \ Kennesaw, GA \Fort Collins, CO\Decatur, IL )

ABOUT ADM

Unlocking the Power of Nature, to Enrich the Quality of Life.

ADM is a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We are blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We are a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We are an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we are a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Why ADM?

• Ranked 35 on Fortune 100 List

• Named one of The World’s Most Admired Companies 2023 by Fortune

• 2023 Campus Forward Award Winner

• Over 40,000 colleagues across over 200 countries

JOB SUMMARY

Real Work. Real Experience. Real Fun.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Food Science Product Development Intern to join our team for a dynamic internship opportunity. The successful candidate will assist our product development team in creating innovative and market-ready food and beverage products across multiple categories. This internship offers a unique chance to gain practical experience in food science, product formulation, sensory evaluation, and project management within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Click here (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adm_adm-internship-orientation-week-2023-activity-7085590934754586624-cKxA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) to hear from our 2023 Summer Interns on why this internship is for YOU!

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and market research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape.

• Assist in formulation development, ingredient sourcing, and optimization of product prototypes to meet quality, taste, and nutritional requirements.

• Support sensory evaluation activities, including organizing tasting panels, analyzing feedback, and making product adjustments accordingly.

• Participate in product testing and validation studies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality specifications.

• Document and maintain accurate records of experiments, formulations, and project progress.

• Assist in scale-up activities and production trials to transition new products from concept to commercialization.

• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives and innovation projects within the product development team.

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Able to complete an internship in the summer (May/June-August 2024)

• Must be geographically flexible to relocate to ADM sites

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Food Science or a related field with an anticipated graduation between December 2024 and Summer 2026

• Preferred GPA of 2.8 or greater

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

• Ability to function effectively, both independently and with a team

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to collaborate within various levels of an organization

• ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

• Internships are 10-12 weeks in duration

• Must be open to relocation to various locations (Erlanger, KY \ Kennesaw, GA \Fort Collins, CO)

• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work

• Interns who demonstrate high potential and engagement may be offered another internship if still pursuing a degree, or a full-time position after graduation

• ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• All Inclusive National Intern Orientation Week

• Relocation & housing provided and/or assistance

• Competitively paid internship

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as Lunch with Leadership, LinkedIn Learning, language training, and mentoring programs

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as the Young Professionals ERG, Women’s ERG, Black Colleague Alliance ERG, Adelante Hispanic ERG, and more

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all interns

• Interns who demonstrate high potential and engagement may be offered another internship if still pursuing a degree, or a full-time position after graduation

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & BELONGING

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) .

Req/Job ID:

75695BR

City:

Erlanger

State:

KY - Kentucky

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and life insurance; on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)

• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection

• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Additional benefits include:

• Paid vacation time, plus 11 paid holidays and one paid personal day

• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Tuition assistance

• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs