Food Science Intern: Customer Innovation & Prototyping

Ingredion Incorporated; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ

Mentor program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bridgewater, NJ, offers a Summer 2027 Intern position in Customer Innovation and Differentiated Services. You will support new product development, scale lab concepts to pilot plant prototypes, and help translate ideas into market‑ready solutions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, teamwork with internal experts, and creating technical reports and presentations. Candidates must be enrolled in a related bachelor’s program and able to work 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field.
• Must have completed at least two years of coursework (sophomore/junior/non‑graduating senior).
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Analyze data, results and literature to advance projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment following GMPs.
• Collaborate with Customer Innovation and Differentiated Services teams to solve formulation challenges.
• Present prototypes and project updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations communicating findings.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated in Bridgewater, NJ, offers a Summer 2027 Intern position in Customer Innovation and Differentiated Services. You will support new product development, scale lab concepts to pilot plant prototypes, and help translate ideas into market‑ready solutions.

The role emphasizes data analysis, teamwork with internal experts, and creating technical reports and presentations. Candidates must be enrolled in a related bachelor’s program and able to work 40 hours weekly.