Research & Development (R&D) Intern
Tillamook County Creamery Association
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Posted 14 Nov 2026, 08:25 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Work
- On-site in Portland · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
Company: Tillamook County Creamery Association
About the Role
The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) Summer Internship Program is a 10 to 12-week program for graduate and undergraduate students. This role is based out of our Portland, Oregon office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a primary innovation cheese development project as a capstone assignment.
- Contribute to a cream cheese project shelf-life studies.
- Participate in Product Excellence sensory discovery work.
- Additional development opportunities may include application work for an Ice Cream and Cultured innovation.
- Support smaller initiatives and technical activities to broaden R&D experience, which may include:
- Product cuttings and evaluations
- Sample preparation
- Alternative ingredient assessments
- Performance evaluations
- Other research, testing, and product excellence activities
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Education Level: Graduate student, Upper classman - undergrad
- Preferred Fields of Study: Food Science
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
- Not due to graduate the semester prior to the internship.
Qualifications
- This internship directly supports Tillamook's Build a Better Future imperative by investing in the development of emerging talent while advancing key product innovation initiatives across the Cheese, Ice Cream, Cultured, and Product Excellence portfolios.
- Through ownership of meaningful project work, participation in sensory discovery, product development, and commercialization activities, the intern will contribute to projects that support future business growth, product quality, and consumer-focused innovation.
- The role is designed to accelerate professional growth through cross-functional collaboration, project ownership, problem-solving opportunities, and direct engagement with experienced leaders and subject matter experts.
- By combining strategic project work with practical laboratory, sensory, and product development experiences, the internship creates a meaningful environment for learning, skill development, and long-term career success.