Applications and development intern

Ingredion • White Marsh, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our R&D team for summer 2026! As the Applications and Development Team 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. Your role will be: 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 Technical Service 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

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 gt 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)
• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
• Desire to see and create results
• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• 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 Technical Service 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

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program
• medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees