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 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 a Summer 2026 Internship: Applications Intern, Taste, Texture & Health – Sweet Goods Innotech at our Princeton, NJ office. The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026. Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Join our Sweet Goods, Flavor Innovation 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! At the end of this internship, you will: Gain a solid understanding of how our products are applied across key categories—such as beverages, fermented products, and baked goods—through hands-on project work. You will also learn the critical role flavors play in shaping tonality, modulation, and overall sensory experience in sweet goods - building insight into how flavor design impacts the final product.
Requirements
- Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field
- Must be available to work full-time on-site beginning on June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
- Experience with working in a lab setting; working in a pilot plant or food processing environment is a plus
- Skills related to formulating and evaluating food and beverage products
Responsibilities
- Supervise and support innovation projects for the InnoTech team in the Dairy Taste and Plant-Based Programs
- Product development and pilot plant processing of foods and beverages
- Organize and manage internal tastings and sensory evaluations of technologies
- Collect, analyze, and report data from evaluations
- Support regional application teams, as needed
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
