R&D Intern

Job Description

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company is a global leader in chocolate and confectionery, known for its iconic brands like Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat, and Kisses. The company is committed to innovation and product development, constantly seeking ways to improve existing products and create new ones.

R&D Intern – Hershey, PA

This is a unique opportunity to work within the Research & Development team at the Hershey Company’s Technical Center. The R&D team focuses on:

• Evaluating new technologies and ingredients: This involves identifying ways to enhance current processes and products.
• Developing new product opportunities: This includes researching new discoveries, creating prototypes, and scaling up for commercialization.

As an R&D Intern, you’ll:

• Contribute to project goals: You will be involved in projects and work both independently and as part of various teams.
• Collaborate with diverse teams: You will interact with scientists, product developers, marketing professionals, consumer researchers, and management.
• Gain experience in different areas: The internship offers exposure to various R&D disciplines, including product development, technical front-end innovation, process excellence, and sensory sciences.
• Develop key skills: The role demands leadership, problem-solving, data analysis, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Experimental Design & Execution: You will carry out experimental designs, perform experiments, and analyze data.
• Product Development: You will utilize benchtop development and prototype evaluation techniques.
• Pilot Scale Operations: You will execute experiments using pilot scale equipment.

Qualifications:

• Education: You must be a junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Processing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Ag and Biological Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• GPA: Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Experience: Prior internships with relevant experience are highly valued.
• Skills:
• Strong interest in hands-on work and applying scientific principles.
• Highly motivated and comfortable with laboratory and pilot plant equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and evaluation skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Open to change and adaptable to different environments.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Note: This position will require working in an environment that may contain all major allergens.