Food Science & Innovation Intern — Flexible Schedule

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

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.