IFF

Food Protection Intern

United States · On-site · Full time

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EmployerIFF
LocationUnited States
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Oct 2026

Job Summary

Are you passionate about the intersection of food science, chemistry, biology, and engineering?

Do you want to apply scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges in the food industry?

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Food Science Intern to join our R&D team for the summer. This internship offers hands-on experience in food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation. The ideal candidate is passionate about food innovation and eager to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Assist in developing and testing new food formulations.

Conduct sensory evaluations and analyze consumer feedback.

Support shelf-life and stability studies under various storage conditions.

Maintain lab equipment and ensure cleanliness and safety protocols are followed.

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Document experimental procedures and results in technical reports.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including C&D, marketing, and operations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field

Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fall

Interested in human testing of flavors and fragrances

Must have strong organizational and communication skills.

Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting

High level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment

Exhibit exceptional analytical instrumentation skills

Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area

How Would You Stand Out?

3.0 GPA or Higher

Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings

Strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams to deliver concrete project deliverables in a timely manner.

Why Choose Us?

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

The opportunity will allow students to gain valuable experience in the manufacturing environment

Opportunities to learn by integrating classroom theory with practical work and the chance to demonstrate their skills for future career paths at IFF.

Our New Century location offers an intensive 10-12 week internship program, in which interns develop key projects and take part in a variety of learning activities. Your summer experience will go beyond a single department or lab with exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines. At the end of the summer program, you will deliver a presentation of your ideas, results, and conclusions, thereby developing practical real-life skills. Our interns are paid a competitive hourly rate and are responsible for their own housing and transportation for the summer

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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