Food Science Lab Intern: Customer Innovation

Ingredion; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend for relocation

Capstone Summit attendance

Intern Coaching Program

Job summary

Ingredion is offering a Customer Innovation Intern position for summer 2027 in Bridgewater, NJ. You will support the Differentiated Services program by translating ideas into market-ready prototypes, scaling lab concepts to food pilot plants, and preparing technical reports under guidance from your manager.

The internship emphasizes project execution, data analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and presenting outcomes to stakeholders, with required 40-hour weekly commitment and

Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on food concept development using laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of common food processes, ingredient functionality, and ingredient interactions, with familiarity in experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.
• Reliable transportation to and from the facility each workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Analyze and understand data, results, and scientific literature to advance projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, SafeServ, and safety.
• Work collaboratively with the Customer Innovation and Differentiated Services teams, as well as other internal subject matter experts, to identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions.
• Present prototypes, project status updates, and project outcomes to team members and key stakeholders.
• Compose presentations and technical reports to communicate project findings and recommendations.

Skills

Food science knowledge

Lab equipment operation

Data analysis

Project planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree student in Food Science or related field

Tools

Lab equipment

Statistical analysis

Job description

Ingredion is offering a Customer Innovation Intern position for summer 2027 in Bridgewater, NJ. You will support the Differentiated Services program by translating ideas into market-ready prototypes, scaling lab concepts to food pilot plants, and preparing technical reports under guidance from your manager.

The internship emphasizes project execution, data analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and presenting outcomes to stakeholders, with required 40-hour weekly commitment and