Beverage Design Intern — Summer 2027

International Flavors and Fragrances; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) at Tastepoint by IFF in Philadelphia, PA, offers a 10–12 week Summer 2027 Food Science Intern program on the R&D team. The role provides hands-on experience in food product development, sensory evaluation, and stability studies, with exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a real-world setting.

You will document procedures, analyze data, and present findings as part of a team that values curiosity and rigorous science.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field.
• Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fall.
• Interested in human testing of flavors and fragrances.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.
• High level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Exhibit exceptional analytical instrumentation skills.
• Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings.
• Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing new food formulations.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and analyze consumer feedback.
• Support shelf‑life and stability studies under various storage conditions.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure cleanliness and safety protocols are followed.
• Document experimental procedures and results in technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including C&D, marketing, and operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical instrumentation skills

Documentation & data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) at Tastepoint by IFF in Philadelphia, PA, offers a 10–12 week Summer 2027 Food Science Intern program on the R&D team. The role provides hands-on experience in food product development, sensory evaluation, and stability studies, with exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a real-world setting.

You will document procedures, analyze data, and present findings as part of a team that values curiosity and rigorous science.