Intern - Application Technologist

Danisco USA Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Lab experience

Industry exposure

Job summary

IFF in Madison, WI is seeking a part-time internship to explore dairy cultures and milk coagulation enzymes in cheese and yoghurt applications. You will assist application specialists, run small-scale lab experiments, and help prepare samples for analysis.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS/Masters/PhD in Dairy or Food Science, with strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills. Training is provided on the job, with a safe, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in BS/Masters/PhD in Dairy or related Food Science program.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools required.
• Interest in dairy cultures and milk coagulation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing dairy cultures and enzymes on dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt.
• Support experimental design and data collection for projects.
• Operate lab and pilot plant equipment and prepare trial samples.
• Document results and present reports to the application team.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in the lab.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

BS / Masters / PhD in Dairy or Dairy-related Food Science

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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 technologies that power innovative 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 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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.