Protein Fortification Applications Intern

ingredion; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipends

Intern coaching program

Internship program events

Job summary

Ingredion is offering a summer internship in Bridgewater, NJ that provides hands-on experience in food science and related fields. You will conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, and report results to project teams.

The internship emphasizes safe lab practices, data recording, and clear communication of findings to management. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in food science, chemical engineering, chemistry or a related field, with lab experience and the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in food science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related field with lab research experience
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment
• Strong presentation and technical writing abilities
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature and patent searches and summarize findings in reports
• Perform laboratory experiments and data analysis to support projects
• Coordinate, summarize and report data from experiments
• Record data in ELN and archive databases; communicate results to teams
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for new product development or applied research at internship end

Skills

Laboratory communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree progress in related field

Tools

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)

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.

Location: Bridgewater, NJ

Workplace type: On Site

What you will do:

• Conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects, and summarizing the outcomes in appropriate report
• Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
• Coordinate, summarize and report data generated from these experiments
• Record data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate; effectively communicating results to project teams and partners
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects at completion of internship period

What you will bring:

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in food science, chemical engineering, chemistry or related field with laboratory research experience
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each workday
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship

Who you are:

• Eager to explore careers in the food & beverage industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• An ambitious individual who loves 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

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