Food Innovation Intern: Customer Solutions

Ingredion; White Marsh (MD); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Intern coaching program

Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ

Job summary

Ingredion is seeking a Customer Innovation Intern for Summer 2027 in White Marsh, MD. You will support the US/Canada region with new product development and customer-focused solutions, scaling lab concepts to pilot plant prototypes, and documenting technical findings under guidance.

You will perform analytical testing, learn to work with Idea Labs capabilities, and contribute to cross-functional teams while developing reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field.
• If currently enrolled in undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework (sophomore/junior/non-graduating senior).
• U.S. work authorization without sponsorship; no OPT/CPT provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage work projects to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Analyze data, results, and literature to advance projects.
• Maintain GMP, SafeServ and safety standards in a lab environment.
• Collaborate with Customer Innovation and internal SMEs to address formulation challenges.
• Present prototypes and project updates to team and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations communicating findings.

Skills

Food concept development

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Planning & organization

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Food Engineering

Job description

Ingredion is seeking a Customer Innovation Intern for Summer 2027 in White Marsh, MD. You will support the US/Canada region with new product development and customer-focused solutions, scaling lab concepts to pilot plant prototypes, and documenting technical findings under guidance.

You will perform analytical testing, learn to work with Idea Labs capabilities, and contribute to cross-functional teams while developing reports and presentations for stakeholders.