Hourly Backend Developer Intern Jobs in Wichita, KS

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Our 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.

You 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:

• Gain immediate hands-on work experience in one of the worlds largest agribusiness companies.
• Participate in orientation, networking, mentoringrelationshipsand other opportunities targeted towards personal and professional development.
• Receive periodic and candid feedback on job performance.

Your internship project(s) will be in one of two areas: research or applications.

• Research oriented projects encompass applying scientific principles to build knowledge about foodingredients in our portfolio for use in finished food systems.Knowledge generated by the research group is typically used by our business units and customers to supportdevelopmentof new Cargill ingredients or customers finished products. The intern will work as part of a team on a variety of research projects focused on using analytical chemistry and food material science to characterize functionality of food ingredients at the molecular level.
• Applications oriented projects involve applying lab or pilot work on customer finished food systems. Such applications work is typically done to meet acustomerneed and to support development of a new Cargill ingredient or product.

• With comprehensive learning resources at your disposal, you can take your learning in any direction.
• As employees, interns receive access to volunteer and community outreach opportunities and paid time off for volunteer activities.
• Throughout 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.

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.
• Interns who demonstrate outstanding performance and a curiosity to learn more may be offered an internship, co-op or full-time position to return the following year.

No matter who you are or where you are, we have resources to meet your needs. As an intern, youll have access to a wide variety of programs to support you and help you succeed. Eligible programs and incentives include:

• Paid time off*
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

The expected hourly rate for this position is$24.69- $34.25 . Compensation decisions are dependent on graduation date and eligibility for full-time employment.

Your development is our priority. With our outstanding global network, you will establish relationships, acquire mentors, and build your professional contacts. Our program encourages and orchestrates networking opportunities that will benefit you now and in your future career. During the internship, you will also receive consistent support from the early careers staff, mentors, colleagues, and your supervisor.

At Cargill, you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. Thisis a reflection ofthe clients we serve andgeneratesan intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity, make our culture moreinclusiveand enhance our employees outstanding talents and perspectives tobenefitour organization and employees.Learn more at:Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. What a difference three words make. | Cargill

• Wichita, KS

• Right 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
• Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Animal or Meat Science or a related technical science degree graduating between December 2027 and Summer 2029
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2027)
• All candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Wichita, KS for an internship
• Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

• Overall 3.0 GPA preferred, on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to prioritize and manage a large workload with multiple priorities
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making
• Strong leadership and technical skills
• Demonstrated ability of collaboration, communication, motivation, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork and successful completion of work