About the role#
As a Bakery Applications Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting product development in a laboratory and pilot plant setting. You will work alongside scientists to understand how ingredients influence bakery formulation, texture, and nutrition. This role involves contributing to technical projects from the initial design phase through to final reporting, providing you with a view of how cross-functional teams solve challenges in the food industry.
What you'll do#
- Assist scientists with a technical project from experimental design through completion.
- Support the application and evaluation of IFF food ingredients in bakery systems.
- Prepare formulations and ingredients for laboratory and pilot plant trials.
- Operate small-scale equipment to produce bakery prototypes and trial samples.
- Use analytical methods to evaluate samples and collect technical data.
- Organize, analyze, and summarize experimental results and observations.
- Participate in the sensory and physical evaluation of prototypes.
- Maintain accurate experimental records and keep the work environment safe and clean.
- Collaborate with team members and present your final project findings to the Bakery Applications group.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Interest in bakery formulation, food ingredients, and product development.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working in a hands-on laboratory and pilot plant environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and experimental protocols.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- A 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred.
- Previous laboratory, research, or product development experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: New Century, Kansas.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
About IFF
IFF operates in the chemical manufacturing sector, focusing on flavors, fragrances, and food ingredients. The company maintains a global presence with over 110 manufacturing facilities and 100 research centers. It employs approximately 15,247 people and serves 33,000 customers. The corporate headquarters is located in New York, New York.
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