Food Science Intern Job at Del Real Foods, Jurupa Valley, CA

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  • Del Real Foods
  • Jurupa Valley, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Food Science Intern to support our R&D team by reviewing, updating, and refining detailed product specifications for our top 10 priority products. This project-based role is ideal for a junior or senior majoring in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field who is looking to gain real-world industry experience in technical documentation, food quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration. This project contributes to delivering safe, high-quality, and authentic Hispanic foods by strengthening our technical documentation systems.

General Overall Duties

Some of the duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

1. Review existing product specifications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Del Real Foods standards.

2. Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Operations to validate ingredients, process, and packaging details. (ingredients, processing steps, packaging, shelf life, etc.)

3. Revise and format product specifications using standard templates.

4. Provide concise updates to R&D leadership on progress and findings

5. Summarize key findings and updates in regular project status reports

Specific Skills and Abilities Required

1) Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition Science, or related degree program.

2) Strong attention to detail and ability to work meticulously with technical information.

3) Excellent written communication and organizational skills.

4) Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

5) Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams.

6) Previous coursework or internship experience related to product development, food safety, or quality assurance preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Estimated project duration: 8-10 weeks (summer internship), or hours over 10-12 weeks depending on candidate availability.

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school commitments if needed.

• Paid position (hourly rate based on experience)

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an established food manufacturing brand and strengthen technical food documentation skills.

• Interns will gain hands-on experience in technical writing, food quality standards, and cross-functional collaboration within a leading food manufacturing company

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer internship, Flexible hours,

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