Food Protection Intern

Iff-c92e5b82; Kansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

IFF Kansas is seeking a Food Science Intern to join the R&D team for the summer. You will assist in developing and testing new food formulations, conduct sensory evaluations, and support shelf-life studies under varying storage conditions.

You will document procedures, analyze results, and collaborate with C&D, marketing, and operations to deliver concrete project outcomes. A strong foundation in food science and teamwork will help you thrive in this interdisciplinary program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science or related fields.
• Sophomore year completed and continuing education in fall.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Interest in sensory evaluation and food product development.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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 safety protocols are followed.
• Document procedures and results in technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including C&D, marketing, and operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Job SummaryAre 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 DifferenceAssist 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 FitPursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related fieldHave completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fallInterested in human testing of flavors and fragrancesMust have strong organizational and communication skills.Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific settingHigh level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environmentExhibit exceptional analytical instrumentation skillsFamiliarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related areaHow Would You Stand Out?3.0 GPA or HigherAbility to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findingsStrong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.Why Choose Us?Competitive PayFlexible ScheduleThe opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environmentOpportunities 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 summerWe 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