Food Science Internship at Unilever

Location: Various locations across North America
Duration: Summer 2025
Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2025

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. Our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace. We are committed to creating a better future every day, with brands and services that help people feel good, look good, and get more out of life.

Internship Overview

We are seeking passionate and innovative individuals to join our Food Science Internship program for the summer of 2025. As a food science intern at Unilever, you will gain hands-on experience in product development, quality assurance, and food safety. You will work closely with our food scientists and product developers to create and improve products that delight consumers and meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development: Assist in the formulation and development of new food products. Conduct experiments and trials to test product concepts and improve existing products.
• Quality Assurance: Support quality assurance activities, including sensory evaluation, shelf-life testing, and compliance with regulatory standards. Help ensure that products meet Unilever’s quality and safety requirements.
• Food Safety: Participate in food safety assessments and audits. Assist in the implementation of food safety protocols and procedures.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data from experiments and tests to draw conclusions and make recommendations. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement.
• Innovation and Research: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in food science. Contribute to research projects and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for food science and a strong desire to learn and grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive stipend.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Networking events with Unilever professionals.
• Exposure to various aspects of food science and product development.
• Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through our application portal. Please ensure your application is submitted by the deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unilever is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Accommodations

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.

Join us at Unilever and be a part of a team that is driving innovation and excellence in the food industry!

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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Unilever has a simple but clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. They believe this is the best long-term way for the business to grow. On any given day, two billion people from around the world use Unilever products from iconic brands like Dove, Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton, Dollar Shave Club, and Knorr to look good, feel good, and get more out of life.