Process Innovation & Development Intern

Ingredion Incorporated; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipends

Capstone Summit

Intern coaching

Involvement in Inclusion & Belonging

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bridgewater, NJ, invites an ambitious student to join our R&D team as a Process Innovation & Development Intern for Summer 2027. You will support a well-defined research project on nature-based ingredient processing, running lab and pilot trials, and helping scale‑up new products.

You'll analyze data, define scale-up requirements, and report findings to the team. Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Chemical Engineering or a related field and able to

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing Chemical Engineering or related field with lab/pilot plant skills.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and pilot plant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Reliable transportation to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment safely to support project needs.
• May modify standard operating procedures as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow GMPs.
• Conduct literature/patent searches and analyze current technology.
• Summarize outcomes in reports and present to team.
• Organize, summarize and report data from experiments.
• Record data in ELN and archiving databases.

Skills

Lab & pilot plant skills

Safety in the lab

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Education

Undergraduate student pursuing Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Title: Intern, Process Innovation & Development. Location: Bridgewater, NJ. Reports to: TBD. Workplace type: Hybrid/On Site.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our R&D team for summer 2027! The Process Innovation & Development Intern will support progression of a well-defined research project related to nature-based ingredient processing. You will be involved in evaluating a sequence of unit operations, optimization of process parameters and scale‑up of new products and / or processes in the pilot plant. The work would include running lab and pilot trials, evaluation / validation of new analytical techniques, interpretation and analysis of process and analytical data, defining scale‑up conditions / requirements and producing pilot quantities of the final product for internal and customer evaluations.

What you will do:

• Operate laboratory equipment safely and with little direct supervision to support project needs.


• May require modification of standard operating procedures.


• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.


• Follow guidelines set out for good housekeeping, GMPs, and safety.


• If needed, conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects.


• Summarize the outcomes in appropriate report.


• Present project status, updates, and outcomes to team and stakeholders.


• Work well with others in laboratory and pilot plant.


• Effectively communicate with colleagues, project teams and key stakeholders.


• Organize, summarize and report data generated from these experiments.


• Perform lab/pilot plant experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project.


• Record data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate.


• Effectively communicate results to project teams and stakeholders.


• At completion of internship period, present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects.

What you will bring:

• Undergrad college student, preferably completing their junior year, pursuing major in Chemical Engineering or related field with lab and/or pilot plant skills.


• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and pilot plant environment.


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports.


• Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).


• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each workday.

Who you are:

• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines.


• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others.


• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving.


• Desire to see and create results.

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.


• Be a currently enrolled student in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.


• If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.


• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program.


• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location.


• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL.


• Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture.


• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy.


• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.


• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel "#wayup.".

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (\"protected classifications\"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country. This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any). Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.