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fairlife, LLC

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Chicago

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing a related bachelor's degree, have a 3.0 GPA, strong communication skills, MS Office proficiency, able to work 40 hours/week, and lift 30 lbs.
  • You will assist in product development, conduct testing, analyze data, maintain records, ensure lab safety, and learn about dairy processing while completing a project under R&D supervision.

Requirements

  • Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering or Food process engineering or closely related field and are currently in their sophomore, junior or senior year; eligible to start in Summer 2023
  • Possess a strong technical foundation in the sciences; dairy knowledge desired but not required
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, or higher
  • Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team setting
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work 40 hours/week during the 2025 summer
  • Comply with lab safety protocols
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • The intern will handle a project in one of the following areas:
  • The intern will work under the supervision of the R&D team on a project to either develop new products, optimize an existing product formula, or evaluate ingredient functionality in a product with the objective of enhancing the organoleptic properties or optimizing cost while maintaining the high quality of our products.
  • The intern will be exposed to different aspects of product development from formulation, and pilot plant production through commercialization. This will include ingredient selection, ingredients testing, raw batch testing and final product testing.
  • The intern will work under the supervision of the R&D team applying scientific principles to resolve a technical challenge, validate a testing method, or enhance efficiency.
  • The intern will be exposed to different aspects of milk processing technology, innovation, and improvement. The intern will learn about different dairy processing unit operations including cream separation, chilling, milk fractionation and heat treatment to ensure product safety and to increase shelf life.
  • The intern will work under the supervision of the R&D team applying scientific principles to resolve a technical challenge, validate a testing method, optimize processes for fractionation of milk or develop a new product focusing on health and wellness.
  • The intern will be exposed to different aspects of membrane filtration technology, innovation, and improvement. The intern will learn about dairy processing unit operations involved in the process to ensure product safety and to increase shelf life.
  • In all areas the intern is expected to:
  • Ask questions and learn quickly on the job
  • Conduct product testing and evaluations according to project objectives
  • Comply with lab safety protocols
  • Enter and analyze data
  • Create and maintain comprehensive records of the project
  • Maintain security and confidentiality of information within the R&D Department
  • Upon completion of the internship, the intern is expected to prepare a brief report and will have the opportunity to present the key learnings/findings to the R&D team.

FAQs

What is the duration of the fairlife Summer Internship Program?

The fairlife Summer Internship Program will take place from June 2, 2025, through August 15, 2025.

Where is the internship location?

The internship is located at fairlife's headquarters in Chicago, IL.

What are the working hours for the internship?

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship.

Are there any travel requirements for this internship?

Yes, there is a 5-10% travel requirement to plant locations.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, or a closely related field, and should be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year with a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.

Will interns have the opportunity to present their findings?

Yes, upon completion of the internship, interns are expected to prepare a brief report and will have the opportunity to present their key learnings and findings to the R&D team.

What skills are desirable for this internship?

Strong technical foundation in sciences, communication skills, ability to work in a team, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are desirable skills for applicants.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position.

What type of projects will interns be working on?

Interns will handle projects in product development, process/technology development, or long-term research, focusing on enhancing product formulations or resolving technical challenges.

What can interns expect in terms of professional development?

Interns will have opportunities for social and professional engagement, exposure to senior leadership, insight into company initiatives, and off-site field trips.

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fairlife, LLC

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers. With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health; and fairlife® Light Ice Cream. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. The company is driven by its values of caring for the people, animals, and planet it touches across its business. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all.