Science & Analytical Intern — Beverage R&D

Nestle SA; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé in Marysville, Ohio offers a Science & Analytical Intern position for a 3-month, full-time paid internship in R&D. You will support product innovation, analytical testing, and scientific research within the Science & Technology team.

You will work with scientists and developers, perform GC analyses, data interpretation, and reports. Requires a Master’s/PhD track in a related field, on-site availability, and a June 7, 2027 start. Salary is $28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Must have at least one semester remaining following the internship.
• Experience with gas chromatography (GC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Support rapid prototyping and formulation of liquid beverage products using new ingredients.
• Conduct analytical testing on prototype samples and experimental formulations.
• Perform oil stability and oxidation analyses, including OSI, peroxide value (PV), p-anisidine value (pAV), and Oxitest testing.
• Analyze data and identify trends related to product performance, quality, and development challenges.
• Summarize findings and present recommendations through technical reports and presentations.
• Partner cross-functionally with scientists, product developers, and research teams to advance innovation projects.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow established safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Education

Master's or PhD track (Food Science/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering)

Tools

Gas chromatography (GC)

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Nestlé in Marysville, Ohio offers a Science & Analytical Intern position for a 3-month, full-time paid internship in R&D. You will support product innovation, analytical testing, and scientific research within the Science & Technology team.

You will work with scientists and developers, perform GC analyses, data interpretation, and reports. Requires a Master’s/PhD track in a related field, on-site availability, and a June 7, 2027 start. Salary is $28 per hour.