Applications & Development Intern

Ingredion Incorporated • White Marsh, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our R&D team for summer 2027! As the Customized Formulations Applications & Development Intern, you will support new product development and creating customer valued solutions. You will be responsible for developing/preparing food formulations and prototypes for various customer and business initiatives on a pilot plant and lab bench top scale utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. You will perform research related duties as needed or assigned, support internal and external customer request; execute on analytical testing as well as document and prepare technical reports with guidance from manager.

Requirements

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
• Must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
• Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus
• Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferred

Responsibilities

• Operating laboratory equipment safely and with little direct supervision to support project needs
• Maintaining a clean, safe work environment; following guidelines for good housekeeping and safety
• Managing work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Analyzing and understanding data, results and scientific literature to advance projects
• Working collaboratively with Customized Formulations team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives
• Performing laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
• Presenting prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholders
• Making presentations and writing technical reports

Benefits

• competitive hourly salary based on your degree program
• Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy
• Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel
• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with a competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern