Food Science Intern: R&D, Formulation & Sensory

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

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.