About the role#
As a Beverage Applications Intern, you will work in a laboratory and pilot plant environment to support beverage innovation. You will gain hands-on experience with product development, from initial formulation and benchtop testing to pilot-scale processing. Throughout the internship, you will collaborate with scientists to understand how ingredients influence beverage stability, texture, nutrition, and sensory characteristics. You will also gain exposure to cross-functional teams, including Food Engineering and Analytical departments.
What you'll do#
- Assist scientists with a technical project from experimental design through completion.
- Prepare formulations and ingredients for laboratory and pilot plant trials.
- Operate small-scale equipment to produce beverage prototypes and trial samples.
- Use analytical methods to evaluate samples and collect technical data.
- Organize, analyze, and summarize trial results and observations.
- Participate in the sensory and physical evaluation of prototypes.
- Maintain accurate experimental records.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
- Present your final project findings and recommendations to the Beverage Applications team.
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 beverage formulation, food ingredients, and product development.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Comfort working in a hands-on laboratory and pilot plant environment.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and experimental protocols.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Preferred: 3.0 GPA or higher, previous laboratory or research experience, and strong problem-solving skills.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in St. Louis, Missouri.
- This is a full-time, paid internship with a rolling term.
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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