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Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.\nYour Internship:\nGain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.\nOur internships are designed to prepare you for your career journey, not a final destination. When you join our team, you are welcomed into a community committed to providing you with a safe environment to learn, grow and cultivate your skills. With our expansive learning resources, our well-respected leaders, and our carefully curated development courses, you will be equipped to confidently solve tomorrow's global issues. And, truthfully, our future relies on you. Your innovative minds, your intentional collaboration, and your sincere desire to nourish the world. Your work may be local, but at Cargill, your impact will be global. Join our community to cultivate your curiosity, develop meaningful relationships and propel your career.\nIngredient Chemistry Research and Development Internship:\nThe Ingredient Chemistry team within the Research and Development function at Cargill will provide students with a career interest and a food chemistry related academic background, the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and academic research to a business environment. The internship program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and work with Cargill business units/function to provide solutions to customers.\nYour internship will take place in the following area:\nGlobal Core R/D Team: This team focuses on research in the following areas: Ingredient Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Characterization, Nutrition, Biology, Fermentation and Food Safety Research. This position is within the Ingredient Chemistry team. Summer interns will have the opportunity to work with our teams developing novel chemical and material characterization methods, processing techniques and product analyses, and applying those both in long-term scientific investigations and short-term support of business-driven product development. Projects in this space can vary widely, and will generally focus on new ingredient or process method development, or in building of tools to better understand Cargill products and processes.\nDuring your internship experience, you will be assigned project/s, participate in company events and community events, and will have the opportunity to network with and learn from different levels of company management. Upon completion of the internship, you will have the opportunity to present a summary of your learnings and experiences to management, your colleagues, and your peers.\nYour work:\nYou will be assigned to a project or multiple projects that will be substantive in nature and will create exposure to a variety of work activities. Interns will have the opportunity to:\nGain immediate hands-on work experience in one of the world’s largest agribusiness companies.\nParticipate in orientation, networking, mentoring relationships and other opportunities targeted towards personal and professional development.\nReceive periodic and candid feedback on job performance.\nYour internship project(s) in the Core R&D Ingredient Chemistry team will emphasize research that:\nApplies scientific principles to build knowledge about food ingredients in our portfolio or under development for commercialization for use in finished food systems. Knowledge generated by the research group is typically used by our business units and customers to support development of new Cargill ingredients or customers’ finished products.\nFocuses on using analytical chemistry and food material science to characterize functionality of food ingredients at the molecular level.\nOur Programming:\nWith comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction. \nAs employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities. \nThroughout the internship, interns and co-ops are invited to participate in events that will give exposure to leadership, provide development opportunities, and offer the ability to network with cross-functional interns/co-ops across the U.S. \nInternship Details:\nInternships are typically 12 weeks in duration. \nInterns are paid hourly for time worked. \nInterns are responsible for transportation to and from work. \nOur Benefits:\nNo matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:\nPaid time off* \nMental Health and Wellbeing program \nDigital Learning Library \nHousing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify \n*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.\nCompensation:\nThe expected hourly rate for this position is $24.69 - $34.25. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.\nOur Network:\nYour development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establishrelationships, acquirementors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefityou now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from the early careersstaff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.\nOur Vibrant Community:\nAt Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection ofthe clients we serve and generatesan intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture more inclusiveand enhance our employees’ outstanding talents and perspectives to benefitour organization and employees. Learn more at: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill\nJob Location:\nPlymouth, MN\nRequired Qualifications:\nRight to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science & Engineering or related field, graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2029\nAble to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)\nAll candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Plymouth, MN for this internship\nProven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures\nMust possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance\nDemonstrated interest and familiarity with wet chemistry and analytical methods, in coursework or research settings\nExperimental research experience with food ingredients such as fats, proteins, or starches, in the context of 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