Dairy & Frozen Innovation Intern: Lab to Pilot

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in New Century, KS (onsite) offers a Dairy/Frozen Dessert Applications Intern role. You will work with dairy scientists on formulation, processing, and sensory evaluation in a lab and pilot plant setting.

This paid internship provides exposure to cross-functional teams, including Food Engineering and Product Development, and culminates in a final project presentation to the Dairy Applications team. On-site with travel not required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or related field.
• Interest in dairy and frozen dessert formulation, ingredients, product development, or processing.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Dairy Applications team, assist with a selected technical project from design through completion.
• Support evaluation of dairy ingredients in dairy systems and prepare formulations for trials.
• Operate small-scale lab and pilot-plant equipment with training.
• Document data, observations, and results with accurate records.
• Present final internship findings to the Dairy Applications team.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in New Century, KS (onsite) offers a Dairy/Frozen Dessert Applications Intern role. You will work with dairy scientists on formulation, processing, and sensory evaluation in a lab and pilot plant setting.

This paid internship provides exposure to cross-functional teams, including Food Engineering and Product Development, and culminates in a final project presentation to the Dairy Applications team. On-site with travel not required.