Global Beverage Intern

Global Beverage Applications Intern

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference.

Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location:

Bridgewater, NJ

Workplace type:
On Site

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Global Applications team for summer 2026! As the Global Beverage Applications Intern, you will support the development and execution of research projects within Ingredion's Global Beverage Category, exploring ingredient technologies, formulation strategies, and emerging consumer trends. You will have the opportunity to evaluate ingredient interactions, assess functionality in a variety of beverage applications, and generate insights that help address key customer and market needs.

This role offers hands-on experience in beverage formulation, product development, analytical testing, and data-driven problem solving while collaborating with the Global Applications team.

• Conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects, and summarizing the outcomes in appropriate report
• Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
• Coordinate, summarize and report data generated from these experiments
• Maintain clear and organized project records; effectively communicating results to project teams and partners
• Present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects at completion of internship period
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory colleagues, cross-functional teams, and business partners to support project goals

• Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in food science, biochemistry or related field with laboratory research experience
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment
• Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
• Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

• Eager to explore careers in the food & beverage industry
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Curiosity and creativity with a customer-focused mind-set, ability to proactively inspire change.
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Desire to see and drive results

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• 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.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
• Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion's…