Ferrara is looking for current juniors to join their Research & Development team as Product Development Interns in the summer of 2026. Interns will work on various projects, gain mentorship, and have the opportunity for full-time offers following the internship.
Responsibilities
An Innovation Project – work on Lab Development, Pilot Development, and Consumer/Internal Sensory Test
Contribute to the Developer Handbook – supporting a better way of onboarding new members of the team
Ingredient Consolidation – support to address key supply stability issues
Qualification
Required
Current juniors interested in joining the Research & Development team as a Product Development Intern
Spring 2027 grad majoring in: Chemical Engineering, Bio Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, or related
Demonstrated leadership abilities and involvement on campus
Excellent presentation, communication, and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Agile Thinker
Preferred
Benefits
Complimentary access to our on-site gym
Snacks
Coffee
Plenty of candy
Group outings and activities around the Chicagoland area
Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.
