Regulatory and Labeling Intern

Job Summary: 

This is a 12-week program where interns will apply the knowledge and skills they've gained in the classroom by working alongside professionals at SunOpta. This internship offers hands-on exposure to food labeling regulations, claims review, and compliance processes. The intern will contribute to projects that enhance departmental efficiency and accuracy, while developing foundational regulatory knowledge and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Complete key projects assessing the regulatory framework of pending legislation and impacts to products manufactured by SunOpta.
• Assist with daily regulatory operations, including claims review, label checks, and document drafting.
• Research regulatory trends and requirements for new claims.
• Support R&D and cross-functional partners by providing regulatory insights into formulation, claims substantiation, and labeling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must be working towards a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, or a related field.
• Candidates must be at least a junior in college and actively pursuing a degree.
• Graduate students will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Additional Considerations: 

• Location: This position will be located at our Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN.
• This is a 12-week program, running 5/17/27 through 8/6/27.
• Pay Rate: $20.00/hour. 
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.