Digital & Data Innovation Co-op

IFF • Madison, WI

12h

About The Position

This intern opportunity supports data-driven projects across research, operations, and digital innovation teams. The role offers hands-on experience in analytics, process improvement, and collaboration with scientists within probiotics R&D. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Our Health & Biosciences business unit channels our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life‑enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. Be part of a motivated, collaborative, and growth‑oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student at an accredited university or college.
• Sophomore or above in a bachelor’s program, or first‑year student in a master’s program.
• Pursuing a degree in Statistics, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Microbiology or a related technical field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred or demonstrated projects.
• Ability to work according to the co‑op schedule structure: A minimum of 16 hours/week but up to Full‑time (40 hours/week) during the summer , and A minimum of 16 hours/week during the academic term , following a set schedule.
• Eligible to work in the United States in accordance with applicable employment authorization requirements, including student visa programs.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership experience (e.g., community service).
• Prior experience with statistical analysis, data analysis, data engineering, process improvement, or technical project work (academic, co‑op, internship, or personal projects).
• Strong ability to independently coordinate and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Support data‑focused project work across research, operations, or digital innovation teams.
• Assist with data collection, cleaning, structuring, and documentation from multiple sources (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, and system outputs).
• Under supervision, curate data, build models, create-reports, dashboards, or simple applications to support analysis and decision‑making.
• Help document, improve, or automate business and technical processes.
• Develop an understanding of internal IFF probiotic R&D projects.
• Participate in role‑specific training and development sessions.
• Collaborate with experienced research associates and scientists.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and good laboratory notebook practices.

Benefits

• Full‑time opportunity during summer months.
• Hands‑on experience working on real‑world data, digital, and process‑focused projects within a collaborative industrial environment.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge probiotic research and real‑world application.
• Opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled scientists and research associates.
• Development and learning opportunities within a global industry leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed