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Corteva, Inc.

R & D Intern - Engineering

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$16 - $20.75/hr

Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability ... Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D ...

Corteva, Inc.

R & D Intern - Biology

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability ... Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D ...

Corteva, Inc.

R&D Intern - Biology

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability ... Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for food science intern in Indiana is $16.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $18.32 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 Indiana as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,719 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Global Supply Chain Intern (Summer 2027)

Indianapolis, IN • Hybrid

Elanco
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees
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$20 - $40/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Fulfill tasks, projects, and deliverables assigned by supervisor with high engagement and detailed focus.

  • Develop professional relationships with colleagues, fellow interns, and any Elanco employee you may interact with.

  • Ensure strong communication with supervisor and leadership via regular check-ins and continual reporting on project progress.

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Your Role:Global Supply ChainIntern(Summer 2027)

As a Summer 2027Global Supply ChainIntern with Elanco Animal Health,you willyou will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas of supply chain including global logistics, global supply chain strategy, global life cycle management, US affiliate supply chain, global center of excellence,supply chain master data,and global supply chain manufacturing.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Fulfill tasks, projects, and deliverables assigned by supervisor with high engagement and detailed focus.

  • Develop professional relationships with colleagues, fellow interns, and any Elanco employee you may interact with.

  • Ensurestrong communicationwithsupervisorand leadership via regular check-ins and continual reporting on project progress.

  • Build your understanding of Elanco's growing role in the animal health industry

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

  • Education:Currently enrolled inundergradstudies or pursuing a master's in supply chain, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering and other engineering majors or MBA

  • TopSkills:Strong analytical skills and problem solving

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

  • Prior internship or professional experience in a life-science industry

  • Strong communicationand interpersonal skills

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision

Additional Information:

  • Travel:10% - to corporate facility in Indianapolis, IN for opening/closing

  • Location:Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Elanco'sInternship Program

Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco's success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief thatmaking life better for animals makes life better.

  • Internship Dates:May 17th - August6th, 2027

  • CompetitiveSalary:$20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)

  • Professional Development:Networking events, assigned mentors, andlearning resources are provided.

  • Housing:Financial support and help securing housing is available

  • Future opportunities:High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles oradditionalinternships, based on business needs.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against jobrelated criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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