Technical Services Intern

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Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Internship
Biotech
The Role
Participate in a 10–12-week technical services internship focused on a project with operational impact. Responsibilities include supporting team tasks, contributing to meetings, coordinating across departments, identifying process improvements, creating standard work, attending training and networking events, and presenting project results to company leadership. Candidates must be enrolled in a Food Science or Bakery Science degree program and available for full-time summer employment.
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Overview

Kemin Industries is now receiving applications for our 2027 Technical Services Intern!


We are currently seeking high potential students pursuing a degree in Bakery or Food Science.


Our comprehensive internship program lasts 10-12 weeks.  During that time, our interns are assigned a project that will have a direct impact on Kemin's day to day operations.  At the culmination of the program, they enjoy an opportunity to present their project and results to Kemin team members including our executive team.   In addition to their project, interns also receive mentor-ship and guidance that will help prepare them for their long term careers. 


At Kemin, we're not all work and no play! We provide our interns with networking, social gathering, and team building activities throughout the summer.  


If this sounds like an ideal way to spend your summer, we'd love to hear from you.




Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!


We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. 

 

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

 

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines.

 

We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States

Responsibilities
  • Spearhead a summer project that will leave a lasting impact
  • Assist with various tasks within your team 
  • Participate in department meetings and contribute ideas regularly.
  • Liaison with other departments regarding work and initiatives.
  • Identify process improvements and create standard work
  • Partake in the Kemin Summer Internship Program events and trainings.
  • Prepare and give a final presentation to Kemin Industries leadership.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior with an accredited college or university, pursuing a Food or Bakery Science degree.
  • Ability to commit to 10-12 weeks of full time employment during the months of May-August.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A high level of passion for your field of study.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email [email protected].


A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.


Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

      


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Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited college or university
  • Pursuing a degree in Food Science or Bakery Science
  • Available for 10–12 weeks of full-time employment between May and August
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High level of passion for the field of study
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The Company
HQ: Des Moines, IA
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

Kemin Industries is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human health, food safety and protection of the global food supply chain. Kemin ingredients offer solutions across various industries including animal health, nutraceuticals, pet food, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, aquaculture and animal vaccines. Serving customers in more than 120 countries, Kemin works each day to provide ingredients that feed a growing population and is committed to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products. Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,000 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

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