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Ampac Holdings, LLC

Innovation Intern

Hanover Park, IL

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Innovation Intern - ProAmpac Location: Hanover Park, IL (Greater Chicago Area) Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Target Start: July 2026 About the Role: At ProAmpac, we focus heavily on the ...

TW Garner Food Company

Innovation Intern

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Description Garner Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Innovation Intern to support the Innovation team in the development of new food products from benchtop work through food production process ...

Garner Foods

Innovation Intern

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Garner Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Innovation Intern to support the Innovation team in the development of new food products from benchtop work through food ...

Garner Foods Career Page

Innovation Intern

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Garner Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Innovation Intern to support the Innovation team in the development of new food products from benchtop work through food production process support. This ...

ProAmpac

Innovation Intern

Hanover Park, IL

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Innovation Intern - ProAmpac Location: Hanover Park, IL (Greater Chicago Area) Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Target Start: July 2026 About the Role: At ProAmpac, we focus heavily on the ...

ProAmpac

Innovation Intern

Hanover Park, IL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Innovation Intern - ProAmpac Location: Hanover Park, IL (Greater Chicago Area) Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Target Start: July 2026 About the Role: At ProAmpac, we focus heavily on the ...

Wellpath

AI and Innovation Intern

Franklin, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Overview The AI and Innovation Intern supports efforts to explore and apply artificial intelligence in practical, business-focused ways. This role works closely with teams across the organization to ...

Reveleer

AI & Workflow Innovation Intern

Glendale, CA · Hybrid

$25/hr

AI & Workflow Innovation Intern Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid/Onsite) Duration: 20-40 pre-scheduled hours per week for 8-12 weeks Reveleer is a healthcare data and analytics company that uses ...

Reveleer

AI & Workflow Innovation Intern

Glendale, CA · On-site

$25/hr

AI & Workflow Innovation Intern Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid/Onsite) Duration: 20-40 pre-scheduled hours per week for 8-12 weeks Reveleer is a healthcare data and analytics company that uses ...

reveleer

AI & Workflow Innovation Intern

Glendale, CA · On-site

$25/hr

AI & Workflow Innovation Intern Location: Glendale, CA (Hybrid/Onsite) Duration: 20-40 pre-scheduled hours per week for 8-12 weeks Reveleer is a healthcare data and analytics company that uses ...

Wellpath

AI and Innovation Intern

Franklin, TN · On-site

How you make a difference The AI and Innovation Intern supports efforts to explore and apply artificial intelligence in practical, business-focused ways. This role works closely with teams across the ...

Wellpath

AI and Innovation Intern

Franklin, TN · On-site

How you make a difference The AI and Innovation Intern supports efforts to explore and apply artificial intelligence in practical, business-focused ways. This role works closely with teams across the ...

Wellpath

AI and Innovation Intern

Franklin, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

The AI and Innovation Intern supports efforts to explore and apply artificial intelligence in practical, business-focused ways. This role works closely with teams across the organization to learn ...

NeoGenomics

AI Finance Innovation Intern

Carlsbad, CA

$18.50 - $24/hr

NeoGenomics has an opening for an AI Finance Innovation Intern who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. This position is onsite in Fort Myers or SoCal (Aliso Viejo or ...

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How much do innovation intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for innovation intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Innovation Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Innovation Intern, you need strong analytical thinking, creativity, and a basic understanding of business concepts, often supported by current enrollment in a relevant undergraduate program. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Office, design thinking frameworks, and collaborative platforms such as Miro or Slack is commonly expected. Adaptability, curiosity, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities enable interns to contribute novel ideas, work well in teams, and support the development and implementation of innovative solutions.

What is an Innovation Intern?

An Innovation Intern is a student or recent graduate who supports an organization’s innovation initiatives, often by contributing new ideas, conducting research, and assisting in the development of creative solutions to business challenges. Their role typically involves collaborating with teams to brainstorm, prototype, and test innovative products, services, or processes. Innovation interns gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, project management, and may be exposed to cutting-edge technologies or methodologies. This position helps organizations stay competitive while providing interns with valuable skills and industry insights.

What types of projects can an Innovation Intern expect to work on, and how much independence is typically given?

As an Innovation Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects that focus on researching emerging trends, brainstorming new solutions, and supporting the development of prototypes or pilot programs. While you’ll often collaborate with cross-functional teams—such as product development, marketing, and R&D—you’ll also be given opportunities to take ownership of smaller projects or present your findings to stakeholders. The role encourages creativity and initiative, so interns who proactively contribute ideas and demonstrate problem-solving skills are often given more independence and responsibility as the internship progresses.
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Infographic showing various Innovation Intern job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Internship, 2% As Needed, 19% Full Time, 71% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.
Innovation Intern

Innovation Intern

Ampac Holdings, LLC

Hanover Park, IL

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Innovation Intern – ProAmpacLocation: Hanover Park, IL (Greater Chicago Area)Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Target Start: July 2026

About the Role: At ProAmpac, we focus heavily on the development and advancement of innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. We are seeking an

Innovation Intern for our Hanover Park facility to support our Packaging Science Lab.

This role offers significant hands-on experience. You will work directly alongside our Lead Innovation Engineer, essentially serving as their second-in-command. Because our engineer frequently travels for trials and customer consultations, you will be trusted to maintain lab operations, run ongoing experiments, and keep projects moving forward in their absence. This is an excellent opportunity to see how R&D directly connects to an active, on-site manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lab Continuity & Management: Keep the lab running smoothly. You will oversee active testing, manage daily lab work, and troubleshoot challenges—particularly when the Lead Engineer is traveling.

  • Experimental Testing: Conduct hands-on experiments to develop and evaluate active, intelligent, and sustainable packaging solutions.

  • Data & Analysis: Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately. Analyze the data to prepare clear summaries, reports, and case studies.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, and other internal teams to brainstorm ideas and solve technical manufacturing challenges.

  • Presentations & Prototypes: Help prepare prototypes and present project updates or technical findings to internal stakeholders in a clear, professional manner.

Qualifications

  • Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, or a related technical field.

  • Technical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong troubleshooting abilities with a natural curiosity for diagnosing why an experiment or material behaves a certain way.

  • Organization: Ability to manage multiple testing projects simultaneously while following documented policies and safety procedures.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for sharing technical data with different teams.

  • Software: Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Environment: Work is split between a climate-controlled office/lab environment and an attached manufacturing facility. When on the production floor, compliance with safety protocols is required, including the use of safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection. There is occasional, minimal exposure to standard manufacturing elements (such as non-toxic smells, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, or temporary heat/humidity).

  • Physical Requirements: This role requires standard office work (typing, sitting) alongside active lab work. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle lab equipment, and must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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