Intern - Application Technologist

International Flavors and Fragrances; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Manufacturing experience

Career development at IFF

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) invites interns in Madison, WI to join a hands-on program in dairy science, focusing on testing dairy cultures and milk enzymes for cheese and yogurt projects.

You'll collaborate with application specialists, operate lab equipment, collect and analyze data, and present your final internship project report to the team. The role offers flexible scheduling and valuable manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS / MSc / Ph.D. in Dairy or Dairy-related Food Science.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Prior internship in the dairy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing dairy cultures and enzymes in cheese and yogurt.
• Support application specialists from experimental design to completion.
• Operate lab and pilot plant equipment to produce trial samples.
• Test samples with analytical equipment, collect and analyze data.
• Prepare and present final internship project reports to the team.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Communication

MS Office

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Education

Dairy/Food Science degree (BS/MSc/PhD)

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

Job Description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences:Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologiesthat powerinnovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is based in Madison, WI (onsite). Be part of a dynamic and passionate, and diverse team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• This role will work on 1 major project and 1-2 minor project on testing the application of various IFF dairy cultures and milk coagulation enzymes in dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt.
• Assist application specialists on a selected technical project from experimental design to completion, which includes testing on equipment, analytical procedures, equipment set-up and preparation of materials.
• Able to follow the instructions and operate small scale lab and pilot plant equipment to produce trial samples of cheese and yoghurt.
• With the training provided on the job, operate various laboratory analytical equipment to test the samples, collect, organize, and analyze the data, and present the trial reports.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in their work area.
• Present the final internship project report to the application team.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Currently enrolled in BS / Masters / Ph. D Degree in Dairy or Dairy related Food Science program.
• Good time management skills and a team player
• Good communication, verbal and written
• Basic computer skills (Word / Excel / Power point etc.,)
• Outstanding problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• 3.0 GPA or Higher
• Candidate with prior internship experience in Dairy industry will be preferred.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more