Dairy Applications Intern — Hands-On Lab & Prototyping

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients, is seeking a Dairy/Frozen Dessert Applications Intern based onsite in New Century, KS. You will work with dairy scientists on formulation, processing, stability, and sensory evaluation through pilot‑scale production and testing.

You will learn how ingredients influence dairy systems while supporting cross‑functional teams in product development, with hands‑on lab experience and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition or related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in dairy and frozen dessert formulation or product development.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dairy Applications scientists with a technical project from design through completion.
• Support evaluation of IFF dairy ingredients in dairy systems.
• Prepare formulations and ingredients for lab and pilot plant trials.
• Operate lab and pilot plant equipment to produce prototypes and samples.
• Collect and analyze experimental data and summarize results.
• Participate in sensory and physical evaluation of prototypes.
• Collaborate with Dairy Applications scientists and other technical functions.
• Maintain accurate records and safe lab conditions.
• Present final internship project and recommendations to the Dairy Applications team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Hands-on lab experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Food Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients, is seeking a Dairy/Frozen Dessert Applications Intern based onsite in New Century, KS. You will work with dairy scientists on formulation, processing, stability, and sensory evaluation through pilot‑scale production and testing.

You will learn how ingredients influence dairy systems while supporting cross‑functional teams in product development, with hands‑on lab experience and professional growth opportunities.