Intern, Beverage Design

Tastepoint by IFF; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hourly pay

Housing not provided

Transportation not provided

Job summary

Tastepoint by IFF is offering a Summer 2027 internship for a Food Science intern in Philadelphia, PA. The role emphasizes food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation within our R&D team.

The program runs 10-12 weeks and is designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate is pursuing a bachelor’s in food science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, with sophomore status and a strong interest in flavors, fragrances, and analytical methods.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, food engineering or related field.
• Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad and will continue in the fall.
• Interested in human testing of flavors and fragrances.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.
• High initiative with ability to work in a team.
• Exhibit analytical instrumentation skills.
• Ability to document results and communicate findings.
• Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.

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 safety protocols.
• Document experimental procedures and results in technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including C&D, marketing, and operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (or related field)

Sophomore year completed

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Strong analytical instrumentation skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

Full time Intern for Summer 2027 to support Design Applications in Beverages Food Science Intern Job Description Summary At IFF, we are truly changing the world by applying our science and creativity to deliver differentiated, integrated solutions to customers. We leverage our cutting-edge biotechnology capabilities to develop sustainable solutions for the emerging bio-based economy. IFF strongly believes in supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers. We have developed several opportunities for students to gain the valuable experience they will need to succeed in today’s demanding job market. Are you passionate about the intersection of food science, chemistry, biology, and engineering? Do you want to apply scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges in the food industry? We are currently seeking an exceptional candidate for our 2027 Summer Internship Program at our Tastepoint by IFF location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Join us to explore cutting-edge research and contribute to advancements in food quality, safety, sustainability, and product innovation.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Science Intern to join our R&D team for the summer. This internship offers hands-on experience in food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation. The ideal candidate is passionate about food innovation and eager to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

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.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field


• Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fall


• Interested in human testing of flavors and fragrances


• Must have strong organizational and communication skills


• Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting


• High level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment


• Exhibit exceptional analytical instrumentation skills


• Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings


• Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area


• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Benefits

• We offer an intensive 10-12 week internship program, in which interns develop key projects and take part in a variety of learning activities. Your summer experience will go beyond a single department or lab with exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines. At the end of the summer program, you will deliver a presentation of your ideas, results, and conclusions, thereby developing practical real-life skills. Our interns are paid a competitive hourly rate and are responsible for their own housing and transportation for the summer.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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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.