Biotechnology Intern 2026

Your Internship:

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters.

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 tomorrows 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.

Biotechnology Research and Development Internship:

The Core Research and Development (Core R/D) group at Cargill will provide an internship opportunity for a student with a career interest in Bioinformatics Molecular Biology or Fermentation. This internship will provide the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a business environment. Projects will be determined based on individual qualifications.

Your work:

You will be assigned to one or two core projects that will be substantive in nature. You will be the primary technical contributor for work on the project with leadership support from the Core R&D team. Interns will have the opportunity to:

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

Our Programming:

• 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.

Internship Details:

• Internships are typically 12 weeks in duration.
• Interns are paid hourly for time worked.
• Interns are responsible for transportation to and from work.

Our Benefits:

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

• Digital Learning Library

• Housing and Relocation Assistance for those that qualify

*Minnesota-based employees: Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Compensation:

The expected hourly rate for this position is $28.00-$33.00. Compensation decisions are dependent on grad date and eligibility for full-time employment.

Our Network:

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 university recruiting staff mentors colleagues and your supervisor.

Our Vibrant Community:

At Cargill you will be a part of our vibrant global community with a culture that celebrates diversity. This is a reflection of the clients we serve and generates an intellectually diverse set of employees. Business Resource Groups (BRGs) help us embrace our diversity make our culture more inclusive and enhance our employees outstanding talents and perspectives to benefit our organization and employees.

Our U.S. Business Resource Groups include:

Asian Alliance Network Cargill Young Professionals Network Cargill Ability Network (iCAN) Cargill Ebony Council Indigenous Peoples Network (IPN) Hispanic-Latino Council Cargill Pride Network Veterans & Military Support Network and Cargill Womens Network.

Job Location:

• Plymouth MN

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors Masters or Biochemistry Microbiology or related field graduating between December 2026 and May 2028
• Able to complete a 12-week internship in the summer (May/June - August 2026)
• Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to Plymouth MN for this internship
• Practical experience in a research lab setting (e.g. experience with bioinformatics genomics/proteomics/metabolomics biochemical engineering fermentation microbiology and /or molecular biology techniques)
• Basic technical skills beyond course work in omics fermentation microbiology and/or molecular biology
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.