Internship - Research & Development Scientist, Pet Food

General Mills

Hours: Full time
Where: Minneapolis, MN
Posted: Aug 17

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