Sweet Goods - Dairy Applications Intern

dsm-firmenich; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global team

Science-led company

Cross-border opportunities

Sustainability focus

Job summary

dsm-firmenich invites you to join the Sweet Goods Applications Team in Tuas, Singapore as a Dairy Applications Intern. You will gain hands-on experience in flavour application, product development and prototype preparation for dairy-based products.

You will assist technologists with prototypes, ingredient prep, lab work and pilot-scale equipment such as UHT systems and yoghurt equipment, while documenting results and supporting sensory sessions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Interested in food, flavours, and product development.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on laboratory and product development environment.
• Good attention to detail, organized, and willing to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sweet Goods Technologists in preparing and evaluating dairy application prototypes, including flavoured milk, yoghurt, frozen confectionery, milk powder‑based applications, and plant‑based/soy beverages
• Support ingredient preparation, sample management, and laboratory activities
• Gain hands‑on exposure to pilot‑scale equipment such as UHT processing systems, homogenisers, yoghurt, and frozen confectionery equipment
• Support product development projects by conducting basic experiments, documenting results, and maintaining accurate records
• Participate in sensory evaluation and tasting sessions with cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute ideas for flavor concepts based on project briefs and market trends
• Gain exposure to other Sweet Goods categories, including Bakery and Confectionery

Skills

Flavor development

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Lab skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Food Science/Technology or Chemistry

Job description

Job title – Sweet Goods - Dairy Applications Intern

Location – Tuas, Singapore

Support the Sweet Goods Applications Team within the Taste (Flavor) Division, with a primary focus on Dairy Applications. The intern will gain hands‑on experience in flavour application, product development, and prototype preparation, contributing to the development and evaluation of flavour solutions for dairy-based products.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist Sweet Goods Technologists in preparing and evaluating dairy application prototypes, including flavoured milk, yoghurt, frozen confectionery, milk powder‑based applications, and plant‑based/soy beverages
• Support ingredient preparation, sample management, and laboratory activities
• Gain hands‑on exposure to pilot‑scale equipment such as UHT processing systems, homogenisers, yoghurt, and frozen confectionery equipment
• Support product development projects by conducting basic experiments, documenting results, and maintaining accurate records
• Participate in sensory evaluation and tasting sessions with cross‑functional teams.
• Contribute ideas for flavor concepts based on project briefs and market trends
• Gain exposure to other Sweet Goods categories, including Bakery and Confectionery

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game‑changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well

You bring

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Interested in food, flavours, and product development
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on laboratory and product development environment
• Good attention to detail, organized, and willing to learn
• Good teamwork and communication skills

About dsm‑firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.