Summer 2026 Internship: Applications Intern - Sweet Goods, Nutritional (Princeton, NJ)
About The Position
If you're looking to grow your network and gain new skills within a global company, an internship with dsm-firmenich could be the program for you. Our summer internships provide students opportunities to work on real business projects and gain invaluable professional experience. As an intern, you'll have exposure to many different areas of a global flavors, fragrances, and ingredients organization that works with some of the biggest brands in the world, along with opportunities to network with your peers and leadership. From engaging events to mentoring opportunities and valuable resume-building experiences, we're committed to preparing you for a fulfilling and enduring career, both at dsm-firmenich and beyond. We are currently looking for an Applications Intern - Sweet Goods, Dairy at our Plainsboro NJ office. The 2025 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will begin June 1st, 2026 and run through August 14, 2026 Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Join our Sweet Goods Taste Texture & Health team business unit, Sweet Goods Applications team as an intern and gain invaluable professional experience. Enhance your skills and contribute to real projects that have visibility across the business through a Summer internship. Come discover all we have to offer! We bring Build Your Future Skills: Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that prepare you for a successful career. Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals and peers in a company where sustainability drives every decision and action. Thrive in an Inclusive Culture: Join a community that values and respects every individual—regardless of background, beliefs, or identity. Grow Through Curiosity: Work in an environment that encourages open-mindedness, learning, and collaboration to create a better future together.
Requirements
- Currently working on completion of a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Culinary program
- Lab and/or culinary experience working safely with food products, ingredients, and related equipment
- Working knowledge of computer programs, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, etc.
- Flexible working style: collaborative in a group setting, and also independent to organize projects, timelines, and personal accountability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Assist Food Technologists in creating a wide range of finished food applications
- Support execution of experiments to evaluate flavor performance
- Participate in the tasting and evaluation of flavors in application
- Write reports to capture individual experiments
- Help with preparation of samples for our customers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
