Duration: Approximately 10 weeks, beginning June 2027
About Us
At Neogen, we are committed to developing future talent by providing meaningful internship experiences that offer industry exposure, professional development and opportunities to contribute to business priorities.
Position Summary
The R&D Intern will support key initiatives within the department while gaining hands-on experience in a professional corporate environment. This internship provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop valuable career skills.
Potential Project Description
NEOGEN is looking for an intern to learn core skills for R&D testing with thin film components, adhesives and new product development primarily supporting business critical platforms for the Food Safety industry. This person will learn general laboratory practices for molecular and microbiology work, conduct weekly experiments, collect data and work closely with R&D in an industrial laboratory setting.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with laboratory daily operations
Generate data from experiments and analyze data
Participate in team meetings and project discussions
Collaborate with cross-functional partners as needed
Present project findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship
Complete additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
Microbiology, Food Science or Molecular Biology
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Learning Objectives
By the end of the internship, the student will:
Develop knowledge of the industry and business operations
Strengthen professional communication skills
Gain practical experience applying academic concepts
Build project management and problem-solving capabilities
Deliver a final project demonstrating business impact
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay
Professional development activities
Networking opportunities
Participation in intern events and learning sessions
Equal Opportunity Statement
Neogen is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics.
Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!
From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world's food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.
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