Summer Beverage Design Intern — R&D & Sensory

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) invites applications for a Summer 2027 Food Science Intern to join our R&D team at Tastepoint, Philadelphia, PA. This on-site internship focuses on beverage design, food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation.

The candidate will contribute to flavor and scent innovations, support stability studies, and gain hands-on experience in a multicultural, collaborative setting. Housing is not provided; interns are paid an hourly rate for 10–12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, food engineering, or related field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and testing food formulations.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and analyze consumer feedback.
• Support shelf-life and stability studies under various storage conditions.
• Document experimental procedures and results in technical reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuit in Food Science or related field

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) invites applications for a Summer 2027 Food Science Intern to join our R&D team at Tastepoint, Philadelphia, PA. This on-site internship focuses on beverage design, food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation.

The candidate will contribute to flavor and scent innovations, support stability studies, and gain hands-on experience in a multicultural, collaborative setting. Housing is not provided; interns are paid an hourly rate for 10–12 weeks.