Bakery R&D Intern: Lead Lab Projects & Trials

Danisco USA Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

IFF in New Century, KS is seeking a Bakery Applications Intern to support beverage innovation and product development in a lab and pilot plant setting. You will learn how ingredients influence bakery formulations, processing, texture, nutrition, and sensory characteristics while contributing to technical projects.

Join a collaborative team of bakery application scientists and gain exposure to cross-functional groups such as Food Engineering, Analytical, and Product Development.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Coursework in food science, bakery science or related disciplines.
• Previous lab, pilot plant or product development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a technical project from experimental design to completion, including formulation, sample prep, processing, testing, data collection and evaluation.
• Support the application and evaluation of various IFF food and bakery ingredients in bakery systems.
• Prepare formulations and ingredients for laboratory and pilot plant trials.
• Operate small-scale laboratory and pilot plant equipment, with training, to produce bakery prototypes and trial samples.
• Use laboratory equipment and analytical methods to evaluate bakery samples and collect data.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data, observations, and trial results.
• Participate in sensory and physical evaluation of bakery prototypes as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Bakery Applications scientists and cross-functional teams (Food Engineering, Analytical, Product Development).
• Maintain accurate experimental records and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory and pilot plant environment.
• Present the final internship project, findings, and recommendations to the Bakery Applications team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Laboratory experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

IFF in New Century, KS is seeking a Bakery Applications Intern to support beverage innovation and product development in a lab and pilot plant setting. You will learn how ingredients influence bakery formulations, processing, texture, nutrition, and sensory characteristics while contributing to technical projects.

Join a collaborative team of bakery application scientists and gain exposure to cross-functional groups such as Food Engineering, Analytical, and Product Development.