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Internship - Analytical Lab - Summer 2027

CompanyWells Enterprises
LocationLe Mars
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will collect and organize data on product traits while assisting in the development of detailed profiles for raw materials and finished products. They will also support the lab team by documenting methods and ensuring testing procedures remain consistent.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2003
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature! Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States. Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.
About the Role

 

Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: R&D

 

The Role

This internship offers hands-on experience in food science while supporting the development of detailed profiles for both finished products and raw materials.

 

What You’ll Do

• Help collect and organize data on texture, viscosity, and other key traits of mixes, inclusions, and coatings.

• Assist in creating profiles for raw materials, including ingredient photos and descriptions.

• Contribute to a growing database that helps define quality standards and supports troubleshooting.

• Learn how to use lab instruments like Gas Chromatography (GC), texture analyzers, and particle size tools.

• Help gather baseline data for new equipment like the Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA) and chocolate analysis tools.

• Support the team in documenting results and lab methods 

• Help ensure that testing procedures are consistent and easy to follow.

• How to build meaningful product and ingredient profiles that support quality and innovation.

• The role of lab testing in solving real-world production challenges.

• How to work in a collaborative lab environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

  • Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

  • Someone who’s organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

  • Comfortable working in a lab setting and following safety guidelines.

  • A team player with good communication skills.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis


Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno. 

Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across four production plants and two main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.

As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.

At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.  Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.  Learn more about our benefits here. 

Key Skills
Food scienceLaboratory testingData collectionGas chromatographyTexture analysisParticle size analysisRapid visco analyzerQuality standardsTroubleshootingDocumentationCommunicationTeamworkSafety compliance
Categories
Science & ResearchFood & BeverageManufacturing
Benefits
Paid time offHealth benefitsFinancial wellness programsAnnual incentive bonus
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