Research and Development Internship
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
Bimbo Bakeries USA is part of Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company with operations in 33 countries. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) employs 20,000 associates across the U.S. in bakeries, sales centers, corporate offices and on sales routes to ensure our consumers have the freshest products to feed their families at every meal. But our associates come to work for much more – the chance to feed their own lives through exciting work that offers the opportunity to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives every day.
The BBU Research & Development Internship affords students a remarkable opportunity to participate in fast-paced, real-world projects designed to further develop project management, analytical problem solving and managerial leadership skills. Mentors will be designated to each co-op to guide collaboration and project work. R&D co-ops will support business units in the development and execution of R&D operations, analysis, and projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assist several senior team members across all categories in design and execute experimentation using established procedures
- Assist the R&D Team in the lab on an as-needed basis (scaling ingredients, etc.)
- Assist a senior team member in describing/demonstrating research results or experimental protocols to colleagues in a professional manner
- Carry out those programs so laid out by designated supervisors under authority of the senior person in product development, within the parameters of the assignment
- To assist in preparing finished product or ingredient specifications and process operating guides for product developments and ensure flow of documentation is communicated to those who have a need to know
- To write reports/memos from time to time on status of developments
- Deal effectively, confidentially, and professionally with outside ingredient supplier to meet R&D objectives (under the guidance of their supervisor)
- Conduct analytical testing (moisture, water activity, pH)
- To maintain a daily log outlining project status and activities in such detail that others may continue the test
Education/Experience:
- Ideal candidates should maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business, Research & Development, or related scientific field
- Co-Op or intern experience in R&D a plus
Be a part of a company that is dedicated to protecting our planet:
- All of our U.S. operations have been powered with 100% renewable electric energy since July 2019, with energy created through a Wind Farm backed by a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Invenergy
- Bimbo Bakeries USA was named EPA ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for the fourth year in a row for superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency
- We have 18 ENERGY STAR® Certified facilities
- Our Manufacturing operations divert greater than 95% of waste from landfill
- Over 1500 of our vehicles utilize alternative fuel – propane, compressed natural gas, electric, or hybrid
- Bimbo Bakeries USA has committed to 100% sustainable packaging across its portfolio by 2025. All product bags, pouches and wrappers are currently recyclable through Terracycle
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, reassignment, layoff, discharge, education, training and all other working conditions. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity, Bimbo Bakeries USA has developed affirmative action plans for minorities and women, qualified individuals with disabilities, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans and other protected veterans.