R&D Intern

Job Type:Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)The Research & Development Intern, under the direction of various site-specific staff and management, is assigned to short term R&D projects, conducting experiments and performing testing. The responsibilities of the Research & Development Intern vary based on assignments and department needs.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to create value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of Agropur means joining a team where your contributions matter, your ideas are heard, and your work has a meaningful impact on the future of our business.

At Agropur, every role is designed to create value and drive results. As an R&D Intern , you will work alongside the direction of various site-specific staff and management, and will assigne to short term R&D projects, conducting experiments and performing testingand gain firsthand experience in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment.

Why Choose Agropur?

As an R&D intern, you'll gain more than just internship experience. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Earn competitive pay

• Receive relocation assistance (where applicable)

• Lead and contribute to meaningful, business-impacting projects

• Gain real-world in product development and leadership experience

• Build relationships with plant leaders and industry professionals

• Expand your professional network across a leading dairy cooperative

• Explore future career opportunities within Agropur

Where You Will Drive Value

• Support product development projects through testing, trials, and data analysis.

• Assist in developing and evaluating dairy products to meet quality and performance objectives.

• Collect, document, and communicate research findings with cross-functional teams.

• Contribute to product innovation and process improvement initiatives.

• Gain exposure to dairy industry trends, regulations, and product development best practices.

• Present project results and key learnings at the end of the internship.

What Will Enable You to Have an Impact

• Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Interest in product development, research, and food manufacturing.

Join a Team Where Your Impact Matters

At Agropur, interns are treated as valuable contributors, not observers. You'll gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that create real business value while helping produce high-quality dairy products enjoyed by consumers every day.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.