R&D Formulation Intern - Traverse City
About The Position
Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo squeeZ is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to PurposeFull Snacking which unlocks nourishment, joy, and the future of food by providing fruit, veggie and dairy goodness - for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel USA) and New York City (Materne North America) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.Job Description Summary The R&D Formulation Intern is responsible for supporting the R&D Principal Scientist in processes, trials, and analysis on raw materials and finished products. This internship starts in June 2026.
Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Actively pursuing bachelors degree in Food Science or related field required
- PC skills: windows, excel, word.
- Basic working knowledge
- Able to deliver on time, with guidance.
- Basic troubleshooting skills
- Excels in the management of personal tasks and objectives.
- Actively contributes ideas for continuous improvement.
- Strives to execute agreed objectives.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Capable of effectively communicating (verbal & written) information to R&D Technicians/Scientists
- Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
- Must be able to wear PPE.
- Ability to life 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Assist in validating new raw material against specifications
- Provide feedback on development / optimization of SOPs
- Assist technicians and scientists in creation of laboratory test batches
- Operate and maintain pilot lab equipment properly and safely
- Perform routine analytical testing required for projects and studies and report results
- Assist scientists to carry our factory trials for new recipes, ingredients, and procedures
- Packing and shipping of samples
- Maintain the lab in proper working order
- Take part in R&D team meetings to share priorities and progress of assigned work and projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
