Food Scientist Intern: R&D & Product Development

Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, Ohio is offering a 2027 Summer Internship as a Food Scientist Intern. You will engage in real-world R&D projects, focusing on bakery ingredients, product optimization, and sensory analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will gain hands-on experience in formulation, testing, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities for professional development and potential future employment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program with a focus in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Baking Science, or Food Engineering
• Interested in Research & Development
• Willingness to taste, develop and test new bakery products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills demonstrated through activities/work experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Action-oriented with sound judgment and adaptability
• Works well independently and in teams

Responsibilities

• Lead a product optimization project from concept through formulation, testing, and evaluation
• Conduct laboratory trials, analyze experimental data, and recommend formulation improvements
• Collaborate with R&D, Procurement, and Sensory to support product development decisions
• Perform research on emerging bakery ingredients to improve nutrition or processing efficiency
• Assist Grain & Dough team with sensory, shelf-life testing, and food analysis
• Evaluate ingredient alternatives and processing methods to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Present project findings to the R&D team

Skills

Food science knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Undergraduate in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Marzetti Company in Columbus, Ohio is offering a 2027 Summer Internship as a Food Scientist Intern. You will engage in real-world R&D projects, focusing on bakery ingredients, product optimization, and sensory analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will gain hands-on experience in formulation, testing, and data-driven decision making, with opportunities for professional development and potential future employment based on performance.