R&D Food Science Co-op - Fall Term

Location: Camden, New Jersey, USA; on-site at the World Headquarters, research kitchen, and pilot plant, with attendance 5 days per week required.

Company

hirify.global is a food company with a portfolio of established brands including hirify.global, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, V8, and Snyder's of Hanover.

What you will do

• Develop food product prototypes in kitchen settings and support commercialization scale-ups in the pilot plant.
• Apply experimental designs and data analysis to identify solutions to technical challenges.
• Participate in and lead product tastings.
• Collaborate with immediate and cross-functional team members.
• Lead an R&D project and present the results to the R&D organization.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in Food Science or a related program.
• Return to school for at least one semester after the co-op session and have completed at least one semester of core Food Science or related coursework.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, work independently and in a team, and manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Be able to commute to the Camden, New Jersey office 5 days per week.
• Be willing to handle all food types, including meats and common allergens such as soy, wheat, egg, fish, shellfish, milk, and nuts.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month co-op running from July 12, 2027, through December 17, 2027.
• 40 hours per week in the R&D co-op program.
• Mentorship and opportunities to develop career-relevant skills.
• Work across well-known food brands and challenging product development projects.
• Occasional travel to manufacturing facilities may be available, and willingness to travel is expected.