Top 71 Food product development internship Jobs in California

Product Development Associate, Consumer Health & Dietary Supplements
Nutrixen Healthy LLC —City of Industry, CA
- $48,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Fluxergy —Irvine, CA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
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Internship at National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
EBRC —Emeryville, CA
- Full-time
- Internship
- Entry level
Beverage Application Intern (6 months)
Symrise —Laguna Beach, CA
- $16.90 an hour
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Organizational skills
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Lecturer AY - Nutrition and Food Science
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Grimmway Produce Group —Bakersfield, CA
- $17.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Marketing
- Office
- US work authorization
Product Operations Analyst
Instawork Internal —San Francisco, CA
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Customer service
- SQL
- 2 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Associate Chemist
Dermalogica LLC —Carson, CA
- $70,500 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Business Solutions & Data Analytics Intern
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC —San Diego, CA
- $24 - $25 an hour
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Office
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Lecturer AY - Nutrition and Food Science
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Marketing & Social Media Intern
STARCO BRANDS INC —Los Angeles, CA
- Research
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- Communication skills
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Visitor Services Member - San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
American Conservation Experience - EPIC —Los Banos, CA
- From $700 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor's degree
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Production Process Engineer
McKenna Labs, Inc —Fullerton, CA
- $71,000 - $85,600 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lecturer AY - Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science
California State University —Pomona, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sales Operations Intern
Kevin's Natural Foods —Stockton, CA
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Firmware Engineer Intern
Fluxergy —Irvine, CA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Internship
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Lecturer AY - Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/Agricultural Science
Cal Poly Pomona —Pomona, CA
- $5,507 - $15,211 a month
- Temporary
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Industrial Sales Trainee - Development Program
SunSource —San Jose, CA
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business
- Associate's degree
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Industrial Sales Trainee
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions —San Jose, CA
- $54,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Business
- Associate's degree
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
AI & Automation Intern
Trillium Flow Technologies —Fresno, CA
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Office

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Product Development Associate, Consumer Health & Dietary Supplements

Nutrixen Healthy LLC
City of Industry, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,000 - $70,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) 5% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Product discovery
Process improvement
Bachelor's degree
Critical thinking
Instagram
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Product Development Associate, Consumer Health & Dietary Supplements

Number of Openings: 2

Seniority Level: Entry Level to Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: City of Industry, California

Workplace Type: On-site

About the Role

We are seeking two Product Development Associates to support our consumer health and dietary supplements product team.

This role is designed for recent graduates or candidates with approximately one year of relevant experience in product, operations, market research, consumer research, marketing analysis, or related fields. You will support market research, competitor analysis, consumer insight discovery, new product concept development, and cross-functional project follow-up.The ideal candidate is curious, structured, creative, self-driven, and comfortable working with data, consumer feedback, social media trends, and fast-moving product ideas.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct market and competitor research for relevant categories in consumer health, dietary supplements, functional foods, and wellness products.
Collect and organize market data, category information, industry trends, popular products, competitor updates, and emerging product opportunities.
Track best-selling products, consumer trends, competitor launches, pricing, claims, reviews, and channel activity to support new product opportunity discovery.
Analyze consumer needs through customer reviews, social media trends, user feedback, marketplace data, and other public signals.
Identify consumer pain points, unmet needs, usage scenarios, and product improvement opportunities.
Support new product concept development by participating in brainstorming sessions, product ideation, selling point refinement, and concept report preparation.
Assist Product Managers in preparing product definition documents, product positioning summaries, competitor comparison materials, and product opportunity reports.
Coordinate with R&D, supply chain, design, marketing, and other cross-functional teams to support product development projects.
Track project progress, follow up on action items, organize meeting notes, and help ensure product development work moves forward on schedule.
Review project outcomes and work processes regularly, identify areas for improvement, and proactively suggest better ways to organize daily work and project follow-up.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above. Recent graduates and candidates with approximately one year of relevant experience are welcome to apply.
Relevant experience in product, operations, market research, marketing analysis, consumer insights, e-commerce, CPG, health and wellness, dietary supplements, or related fields is a plus.
Basic ability to search, collect, organize, and analyze market data.
Comfortable using spreadsheets, basic data analysis tools, online research tools, marketplace data, social media platforms, and consumer review sources.
Strong curiosity and sensitivity to new products, consumer trends, social media topics, and emerging market opportunities.
Strong user empathy and ability to think from the consumer’s perspective.
Creative and open-minded, with the ability to contribute fresh ideas during product brainstorming and concept development.
Strong logical thinking and structured communication skills, with the ability to clearly express opinions and organize information.
Strong critical thinking ability; able to ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and contribute rationally in team discussions.
Emotionally stable, resilient under pressure, professional, and solution-oriented.
Self-driven and proactive, with good self-management skills and the ability to move work forward without waiting for detailed instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

Internship or project experience in consumer goods, dietary supplements, functional foods, wellness, e-commerce, product development, product operations, or market research.
Experience analyzing Amazon, TikTok Shop, Instagram, Reddit, customer reviews, or other consumer-facing platforms.
Interest in consumer health, nutrition, wellness, food, supplements, or lifestyle products.
Experience preparing research summaries, product concept documents, competitor analysis, or presentation materials.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is $48,000 to $70,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based monthly bonus, depending on experience, qualifications, performance, and business needs.

Benefits

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts, and other applicable benefits.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 5% Match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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