Country: United States
City: Traverse City
Job Family: Research / Development / Innovation
Contract Type: Internship
Job ID: 53374
R&D Formulation Intern - Traverse City

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo squeeZ is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to Purpose*Full Snacking which unlocks nourishment, joy, and the future of food by providing fruit, veggie and dairy goodness - for all.

The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel USA) and New York City (Materne North America) and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Description Summary

The R&D Formulation Intern is responsible for supporting the R&D Principal Scientist in processes, trials, and analysis on raw materials and finished products. This internship starts in June 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in validating new raw material against specifications
• Provide feedback on development / optimization of SOPs
• Assist technicians and scientists in creation of laboratory test batches
• Operate and maintain pilot lab equipment properly and safely
• Perform routine analytical testing required for projects and studies and report results
• Assist scientists to carry our factory trials for new recipes, ingredients, and procedures
• Packing and shipping of samples
• Maintain the lab in proper working order
• Take part in R&D team meetings to share priorities and progress of assigned work and projects

Qualifications

Minimum degree and experience:

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Actively pursuing bachelors degree in Food Science or related field required

Skills and Competencies

• PC skills: windows, excel, word.
• Basic working knowledge
• Able to deliver on time, with guidance.
• Basic troubleshooting skills
• Excels in the management of personal tasks and objectives.
• Actively contributes ideas for continuous improvement.
• Strives to execute agreed objectives.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Capable of effectively communicating (verbal & written) information to R&D Technicians/Scientists

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able work in normal office conditions and in the manufacturing plant.
• Must be able to wear PPE.
• Ability to life 50 lbs.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in office, lab, and factory environments. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. No business travel is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Compensation

Hours/week: 40

Pay: $33.00 per hour

Duration: 6 months

Time Frame: June 2026 – December 2026

Location: Traverse City, MI

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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