Customer Innovation Food Science Intern: Differentiated Services

## Customer Innovation Food Science Intern:
Differentiated Services Apply:
Bridgewater, NJ:
Full time:
Posted Today:
Req-40200
** About Ingredion:
** 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.
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* Location:

** Bridgewater, NJ Idea Lab
** Workplace type**:
On Site We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Customer Innovation team for summer 2027! As the
** Customer Innovation Intern
** to the Differentiated Services Program, you will provide technical support to the program and related customers in the US/Canada region via new product development and the creation of customer valued solutions. The Differentiated Services program is a holistic product development service model that focuses on translating customer ideas into tangible, market ready products using predictive formulation, consumer liking, and technical expertise.  

Utilizing Ingredion’s Idea Labs capabilities, you will be responsible for taking lab-scale concepts and scaling them up in the food pilot plant to produce high quality prototypes. You will perform research related duties as needed or assigned, execute on analytical testing, as well as document and prepare technical reports with guidance from your manager.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Manage work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables.
* Analyze and understand data, results, and scientific literature to advance projects.
* Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, Safe Serv, and safety.
* Work collaboratively with the Customer Innovation and Differentiated Services teams, as well as other internal subject matter experts, to identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions.
* Present prototypes, project status updates, and project outcomes to team members and key stakeholders.
* Compose presentations and technical reports to communicate project findings and recommendations.
** What You Will Bring:
*** Experience with hands-on food concept development using laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus.
* Knowledge of common food processes, ingredient functionality, and ingredient interactions, with familiarity in experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
* Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.
* Reliable transportation to and from the facility each workday.
** Who You Are:
*** Passionate about food science with a strong curiosity and eagerness to learn.
* Able to collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional teams while also working independently to achieve results.
* A creative problem solver who challenges conventional approaches and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.
* Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and navigating ambiguity with flexibility and resilience.##
· Present prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholders.##
· Compose presentations and technical reports on project findings.##
** To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
*** Currently possess…