Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

R&D Intern - Summer '25 (Memphis, TN)

Overview

The R&D Intern is responsible for various activities related to the R&D Department, to include the following:

Conducting prototype functions/recipes and sample development; conducting physical/chemical analysis; running ingredient and materials analysis.  This role reports to an R&D Technologoist.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Possess technical abilities to work in the laboratory to create prototypes, handle formulations
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data
• Prepare and deliver technical reports of trials and tests performed
• Assure consistent process and execution on laboratory and pilot plant activities
• Plan and execute a specific, assigned project, presenting findings to the team at the end of the internship

R&D Support:

• Assist on the prototype elaboration of prototypes, dummies and samples for Marketing, Sales, Quality, Shelf life and Consumer testing
• Conduct and plan physical-chemical analysis of products
• Operate laboratory and pilot equipment. Scales, Sealers, Pilot retort, Ovens, Sifters, etc.
• Assist R&D Food Technologist on the execution of In-House Sensory Evaluation sessions for innovation products and competitor’s check

• Under the supervision of R&D Food Technologist, assist on setting samples for process at the Pilot retort

• Capable of maintaining detailed records of prototypes, analysis, evaluations, and trials

• Ensuring that at all times safe working practices are used

Education

• Currently pursuing a BS/MS in Chemical, Food Science, or related fields

Success Attributes

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Specialized tools like statistical software

Experieince

• Previous experience in a lab setting or with hands-on projects is highly preferred

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.