R&D Formulation Intern

Job overview

The R&D Formulation Intern role is onsite in Perham, MN, for the summer of 2027, with starting pay of $17.94 per hour. Tuffy’s Pet Foods and KLN Family Brands manufacture human and pet food products. The intern supports product research, development, and formulation while learning the pet-food production cycle. The work contributes to the formulation and operations teams’ product-development activities and provides practical exposure to manufacturing.

What you'll do

• Learn the production cycle for pet food products
• support the R&D and formulation team with product research, development, and formulation
• participate in a business-driven project.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

r&d internship

product formulation

pet food

product development

perham mn

tuffy’s pet foods

kln family brands

summer 2027

$17.94 per hour

10–12 weeks

college juniors and seniors

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Potential opportunity for full-time employment after graduation for interns who demonstrate exceptional performance and interest in the business.

Why this role

For college juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in animal science, chemistry, biology, or a related field; internship commitment is 10–12 weeks in summer 2027.

About the employer

Tuffy's Pet Foods is hiring for this role. Industry: Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.