About the role#
This internship is a full-time, hybrid opportunity for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the R&D team in Bridgewater, New Jersey, to support research projects focused on nature-based ingredient processing. You will evaluate unit operations, optimize process parameters, and assist with the scale-up of new products in a pilot plant environment.
What you'll do#
- Operate laboratory equipment safely to support project requirements, including potential modifications to standard procedures.
- Perform experiments in the lab and pilot plant, analyze data, and interpret results to provide recommendations to the project team.
- Define scale-up conditions and requirements for new processes and produce pilot quantities of products for evaluation.
- Maintain accurate records using an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases.
- Present project status updates and final research findings to stakeholders and management.
- Conduct literature and patent searches on related technologies when necessary.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework, with a preference for students finishing their junior year.
- Ability to work safely in a laboratory and pilot plant setting.
- Proficiency with basic computer software, including MS Office.
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills for writing reports and delivering presentations.
- Reliable transportation to and from the facility.
- Must possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States, as sponsorship is not available for this position.
Location & details#
- Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: Hybrid and on-site
- Status: Full-time, paid internship
About Ingredion Incorporated
Ingredion Incorporated is a global ingredient solutions provider based in Westchester, Illinois. Founded in 1906, the company processes plant-based materials like grains, fruits, and vegetables into ingredients for the food, beverage, animal nutrition, and industrial markets. It operates in over 120 countries and employs approximately 12,000 people. The organization maintains innovation centers worldwide to support its product development.
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