Starch Chemistry R&D Intern — Summer Impact

Ingredion; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Capstone Summit participation

Mentor program

BRGs involvement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ingredion, located in Bridgewater, NJ, offers a Starch Chemistry Intern position for summer 2027. You will support a defined research project on starch modification and characterization, running lab/pilot trials, and assisting with scale-up of new products.

The role emphasizes data interpretation, reporting, and collaboration within the R&D team. The program seeks an undergraduate student in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with lab/pilot plant experience, strong communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Undergrad student pursuing Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with lab/pilot plant skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work safely in lab and pilot plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab/pilot plant experiments, data analysis, and interpret results for project recommendations.
• Search prior art and current tech; summarize outcomes in reports.
• Organize data in ELN and archiving databases.
• Communicate project status and outcomes to teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment following GMPs and safety guidelines.
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for future projects.

Skills

Lab skills

Data analysis

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ELN

MS Office

Job description

Ingredion, located in Bridgewater, NJ, offers a Starch Chemistry Intern position for summer 2027. You will support a defined research project on starch modification and characterization, running lab/pilot trials, and assisting with scale-up of new products.

The role emphasizes data interpretation, reporting, and collaboration within the R&D team. The program seeks an undergraduate student in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with lab/pilot plant experience, strong communication skills, and a