Food Protection Intern

International Flavors and Fragrances; Kansas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances seeks a Food Science Intern for the summer to join our R&D team. You will explore food product development, sensory evaluation, and shelf-life studies while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

The role offers hands-on experience across C&D, marketing, and operations in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. This paid internship emphasizes documentation, data analysis, and teamwork within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in food science or a related field.
• Sophomore year completed and will return to study in fall.
• Interested in human testing of flavors and fragrances.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.
• High level of initiative and teamwork ability.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with both theoretical and practical aspects in related area.

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 and data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

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

Sophomore year completed and will continue in fall

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about the intersection of food science, chemistry, biology, and engineering?

Do you want to apply scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges in the food industry?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Science Intern to join our R&D team for the summer. This internship offers hands‑on experience in food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation. The ideal candidate is passionate about food innovation and eager to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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

• Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area

How Would You Stand Out?

• 3.0 GPA or Higher

• Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings

• Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross‑functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Pay

• Flexible Schedule

• The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment

• Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

Our New Century location offers an intensive 10-12 week internship program, in which interns develop key projects and take part in a variety of learning activities. Your summer experience will go beyond a single department or lab with exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines. At the end of the summer program, you will deliver a presentation of your ideas, results, and conclusions, thereby developing practical real-life skills. Our interns are paid a competitive hourly rate and are responsible for their own housing and transportation for the summer

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more