Process Innovation & Development Intern

Ingredion Incorporated; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Capstone Summit access

Mentor program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated in Bridgewater, NJ, is seeking an ambitious student for a summer internship in Process Innovation & Development. You will support a defined research project, run lab and pilot trials, optimize process parameters, and help scale new products in a hybrid/on-site setting.

Requirements include pursuing a related degree, lab/pilot plant skills, and strong communication. Relocation housing stipends and mentorship programs are offered as part of the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in a related field.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and pilot plant environment.
• Excellent verbal and written technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab and pilot plant equipment safely with minimal supervision.
• Evaluate unit operations, optimize parameters, and scale up processes.
• Run lab and pilot trials, analyze data, and report results.
• Present status and outcomes to team and stakeholders.
• Maintain ELN records and support decision-making for NPD projects.

Skills

Lab skills

Pilot plant

Technical communication

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About Ingredion:

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?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

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

Pay Range: $22-26 USD/hr

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 .