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How much do food science intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for food science intern in California is $16.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a food science intern?

A Food Science Intern assists in research, development, and quality control of food products. They work under the guidance of professionals to conduct experiments, analyze ingredients, and ensure food safety standards are met. Responsibilities may include lab testing, data analysis, and supporting product formulation. This role provides hands-on experience in food production, regulatory compliance, and sensory evaluation. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain industry knowledge and practical skills.

What do food science interns do?

As a Food Science Intern, you'll often support senior scientists or technologists with hands-on lab experiments, ingredient testing, and product formulation trials. Your responsibilities may include preparing samples, operating lab equipment, documenting observations, and collecting or analyzing data for research projects. You'll also collaborate with team members from R&D, quality assurance, and sometimes production to ensure projects run smoothly. This experience gives you exposure to the full product development process and helps you build both technical and professional skills for a future career in the food industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a food science intern?

To thrive as a Food Science Intern, you typically need foundational knowledge in food science, chemistry, or a related field, supported by relevant coursework or laboratory experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, quality assurance protocols, and data analysis software like Excel is often required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective written and verbal communication help interns excel in collaborative settings. These skills and qualities are essential for accurately supporting food product development, complying with safety standards, and contributing to team projects.

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Infographic showing various Food Science Intern job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,972 per year, or $16.8 per hour.

Corporate Wellness Intern - Fall 2026

Exos

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:

Exos is seeking high performing individuals to take part in our learning intensive, 12-16 week internship program. This internship will be onsite with a specific client of Exos in South San Francisco, CA and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week. As a Corporate Wellness Intern you will gain knowledge and experience working in a highly skilled corporate wellness environment. You will have the opportunity to coach individuals and groups of all fitness levels. We strive to provide our interns with valuable education and experiences that will help propel their career forward after graduation.

As a Corporate Wellness Intern You Will:

  • Learn from the best in class human performance professionals on how to develop and refine your coaching skills

  • Shadow, observe and participate in the programming and services we offer to our corporate wellness clients. Including:

    • Conduct fitness tests and evaluations

    • Assist in planning and implementation of health promotion and incentive programs

    • Provide safe and effective exercise programs and group exercise

    • Exposure to high-risk member management

    • Exposure to injury prevention and on-site rehabilitation (depending on the site)

  • Develop and in-depth understanding of the Exos Methodology through

    • Weekly educational sessions by lectures, presentations, and practicums.

    • Practical training on how to develop linear and multi-directional movement skills, applications and program designs.

    • Self-paced learning modules.

  • Have the opportunity to earn our Exos Fitness Specialist Certification (XFS)

Internship Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program studying exercise science, kinesiology, physical education or related field

  • Must be in a program accepting course credit in exchange for an internship experience, as this is an unpaid internship

  • Passionate about working with the active/athletic population

  • Have current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (Students who are not currently certified may seek certification during the application process)

Internship Logistics:

If selected for this internship experience, you will be asked to:

  • Find, secure, and fund your own housing for the duration of the internship.

  • Book and fund your travel and relocating to the location of your internship prior to the start date.

  • Fund all food and transportation costs for the duration of your internship.

  • Confirm course credit through school advisor.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 30 years, Exos has been dedicated to getting people ready for the moments that matterby promoting a holistic approach to health. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies itsevidence-based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees, to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond.

Simply put, we "get you ready" for the moments that matter - whether that's striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event.How do we do it? Our employer solutions includefitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos app, as well as immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development.

We've never been the type to accept the status quo. We're all about studying, learning, innovating,and making waves. And we feel that it's our responsibility to help others because we know there'sa better way. That better way is Exos Readiness.

We are an equal opportunity employer

EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

Learn more here:

  • EEO is the Law
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