Bioscience Summer Intern

IFF • Palo Alto, CA

1d • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to be an R&D rockstar? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer, and industrial markets. The role is based in Palo Alto, California (onsite). Be part of a creative, motivated, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• Completion of at least sophomore year and continuing education in the Fall.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques in relevant areas.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary scientific setting.
• Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Exceptional skills for bench-top experimental work and use of analytical instrumentation.
• Competence in documenting results, analyzing data, and communicating conclusions.
• Detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated creativity in problem-solving and experimental design.
• Experience with advanced analytical tools or specialized techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects in areas such as microbial strain construction and protein engineering.
• Apply high-throughput screening techniques to accelerate discovery.
• Work with cell culture systems to support experimental workflows.
• Explore biocatalysis and crystallography for innovative solutions.
• Develop analytical methods, including mass spectrometry.
• Participate in fermentation and bioprocess development and optimization.
• Evaluate formulation materials and processes for improved performance.
• Document experimental results, analyze data, and present findings.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to drive scientific progress.

Benefits

• Intensive 13-week science internship program with hands-on project experience.
• Exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines beyond a single department.
• Opportunity to present your ideas, results, and conclusions at the end of the program.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Professional development through learning activities and networking.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees