About the role#
Folia Materials is hiring Culinary Science Interns for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 terms. You will work with our plant-based, microwave-safe paper packaging to test how it impacts frozen food quality. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
What you'll do#
- Screen frozen food products to find candidates for our microwave packaging.
- Run culinary tests and measure temperatures during microwave cooking.
- Perform sensory evaluations to report on changes in taste, texture, and quality.
- Create product demos for internal use and client meetings.
- Use lab and food testing equipment to gather quantitative and qualitative data.
- Document your testing procedures and results clearly.
What you'll need#
- Current student or recent graduate in culinary science, culinology, food science, or a related field, or professional chef experience.
- Ability to work on-site in Waltham and live in the Boston metro area.
- A methodical approach to work and comfort with repetitive testing.
- Experience with frozen foods, product development, or sensory analysis is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Terms: Summer 2026 and Fall 2026.
About Folia Materials
Folia Materials develops advanced paper coatings that provide anti-viral and anti-microbial functionality. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, the company uses standard manufacturing machinery to apply these coatings to commodity paper products. Its work spans three primary areas, including personal protective equipment, sustainable food packaging, and low-cost water filtration systems. The company employs approximately 24 people and maintains operations in the United States and Bangladesh.
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