Graduate Nutritionist Intern
about our internship program:
The fairlife Summer Internship Program is designed to welcome interns across our locations to gain meaningful experience and social and professional development opportunities. For 11 weeks, interns will work in one of our three locations: Chicago, IL, Coopersville, MI, or Goodyear, AZ. fairlife’s paid internship program also offers a summer full of social, professional, and community engagement events including exposure to our senior leadership and executives across the business in small group settings, insight into company initiatives, off-site field trips, and for those qualified and selected, an opportunity to pursue a full-time job opportunity.
The fairlife 2026 Summer Internship Program will take place from 6/1 through 8/14 at the fairlife location specified in this job description.
job purpose : Be a subject matter expert who provides a comprehensive nutritional assessment that triangulates consumer insights on health and wellness goals, dietary guidance based on scientific expertise, and a keen vision for the future of nutritional health.
skills/qualifications required:
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Master’s candidate in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential preferred
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Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, or higher
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Strong communication skills
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Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
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Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.
learning objectives:
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Develop a thoughtful case study on the future evolution of healthy aging over the next ten years, including a keen perspective of overarching consumer needs, health benefits, and supporting claims.
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Collaborate closely with R&D, Brand Marketing, and Consumer Insights teams to bring a holistic perspective of nutrition for consumers
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Bring a well-informed point of view on the past and future evolution of nutritional science and H&W trends to life
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Inspire key innovation areas for further exploration over the next few years
internship location: Chicago, IL
schedule: HQ Schedule: Hybrid, with 3 days on-site matching team schedule
internship duration: 6/1 through 8/14
reports to : VP, Knowledge, Insights, and Portfolio Strategy