Food Science Innovation Intern

2 days ago


Bridgewater NJ USA, United States Ingredion Full time
Food Science Customer Innovation Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious student to join our Technical Service team as a Food Science Customer Innovation Intern for the summer of 2025. As a member of our CATALYST Program, you will provide technical support to the program and related customers in the US/Canada region through new product development and the creation of customer-valued solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage projects to meet project timelines and deliverables.
  • Analyze and understand data, results, and scientific literature to advance projects.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, SafeServ, and safety.
  • Work collaboratively with the Technical Service team and other internal subject matter experts to identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop new, innovative ideas.
  • Present prototypes, project status, updates, and outcomes to the team and key stakeholders.
  • Compose presentations and technical reports on project findings.
Requirements:
  • Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus.
  • Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality, and ingredient interactions is preferred.
  • Excellent planning skills, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask.
  • Familiarity with experimental design, statistical data analysis, and interpretation of results.
  • Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.
  • Reliable transportation required to get to and from the facility each work day.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
What We Offer:
  • Housing stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location).
  • Internship Program Events & Activities.
  • Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL.
  • Intern Buddy Program.
  • Involvement in Ingredion's Business Resource Groups.
  • Achieve Recognition Program.
  • Perkspot Discount Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law.



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