Plant-Based Protein R&D Intern

Ingredion Incorporated; Finderne (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

Housing stipends for relocation >51+?m

Intern Coaching Program

Inclusion & Belonging programs

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated seeks a Protein Fortification Applications Intern for Summer 2027 in Bridgewater, NJ. You will support research on plant-based proteins, characterize ingredient functionality, and help develop predictive tools to accelerate product development.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration and hands-on lab work in a fast-paced setting. The internship emphasizes analytical testing, data analysis, and presenting findings to project teams, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in food science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related field with laboratory research experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation to the facility.
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week during the summer internship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents) and current technology and summarize outcomes.
• Perform laboratory experiments, analyze data, and provide recommendations to the project team.
• Coordinate, summarize and report data from experiments.
• Record data in the ELN and other databases; communicate results to teams and partners.
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for future projects.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemical Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

Ingredion Incorporated seeks a Protein Fortification Applications Intern for Summer 2027 in Bridgewater, NJ. You will support research on plant-based proteins, characterize ingredient functionality, and help develop predictive tools to accelerate product development.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration and hands-on lab work in a fast-paced setting. The internship emphasizes analytical testing, data analysis, and presenting findings to project teams, with opportunities to contribute