Food Technician Intern (Summer 2026)

Lesaffre North America • West Allis, WI

11h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Food Technician Intern, you will collaborate with our R&D and Culinary
teams to drive the development and refinement of our fermentation-based
ingredients. Leveraging your passion for Food Science/Culinology and hands-on
experimentation, you will uncover new ways to optimize ingredient functionality
across diverse food and beverage applications. This internship offers the chance
to expand your technical expertise, deepen your understanding of industrial
ingredients, and contribute to the continued growth of a global leader in
fermentation technology.

Requirements

• Sophomore year or later, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or higher within a science major, preferably in Food Science or Culinology
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of kitchen/lab best practices to ensure food safety
• Proven ability to stay organized and record data with detail orientation
• Demonstrates basic lab skills, such as measuring, using a scale, follow formulas, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft operating software programs (such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Share Point, and Power Point)
• Ability to travel occasionally for training, trade shows, or sales visits
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week at our facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Responsibilities

• Evaluate competitor samples to identify sensory characteristics and determine optimal Biospringer product matches
• Perform formulation calculations to adjust for factors like salt content and nutritional profiles
• Assist in designing recipe formulation trials and document detailed sensory observations
• Compile comprehensive evaluation reports to inform product enhancements
• Maintain and organize our electronic formulation database, ensuring recipes are easily accessible
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the Culinary Center functions efficiently, including cleaning, stocking, and organizing
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees