Kickstart your career with ADM's Summer Internship Program, beginning with an engaging orientation at our North America Headquarters to set you up for success. You'll benefit from provided housing and relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition throughout your 12-week internship while earning competitive compensation for a full-time, 40-hour workweek. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide personal support and resources, helping you thrive both professionally and personally during your time with us.

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Intern Orientation Highlights

Internship Program Requirements:

Educational Background: Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation between December 2025 and Summer 2027. Must have overall 2.8GPA

Transportation: Interns must have their own transportation to and from work.

Geographical Flexibility: Willing to relocate to one of our ADM locations.

Background Check: Successful completion of a background check is required.

Availability: Must be available for a summer internship from mid-May to early August 2025. 

Professional Development during your internship:

Training Resources: Enhance your skills with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, language training, and mentoring programs.

Engage with our ERGs (Employee Resource Groups): Young Professionals ERG, Pride ERG, Vet ERG, Women’s ERG, Black Colleague Alliance ERG, Adelante Hispanic ERG, and more.

Opportunities for Advancement: Based on business needs, interns showing high potential may be offered a returning internship or a full-time position.

Job Summary  
As a CD&D Food Science Intern, you'll support customer projects by executing both proactive and reactive tasks, ensuring that all laboratory activities align with technical, safety, and efficiency standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Formulation Support: Batch, modify bases, screen ingredients, and make minor formulation changes under the supervision of a Scientist. Update formulas in the database accordingly.

Data Generation: Produce data for customer demo sheets and prepare sample shipments.

Technical Analysis: Perform analysis on samples and accurately record results in project files.

Math Proficiency: Conduct basic math conversions as needed.

Lab Maintenance: Ensure lab safety, organization, and cleanliness. Engage in practices to prevent foodborne illness or injury and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Inventory Management: Monitor and order ingredient stock for sampling, store products correctly to maintain integrity, and ensure an organized workspace.

Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.