Remaster CITRUS Innovation Intern

Position: REMASTER CITRUS Innovation Intern
## REMASTER CITRUS Innovation Intern Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Citrus Innovation Ctr FL USAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
September 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R18583
** Job Summary
** Intern for our RE-MASTER CITRUS team.
In alignment with our strategic partnership with Florida Polytechnic University, this RMC intern role is designed to strengthen applied collaboration, expand our talent pipeline, and embed emerging talent within the Citrus Innovation Center  The intern will support RE-MASTER CITRUS Innovation Projects including Quench and Sunshine to accelerate speed to deploy by pushing projects through development into deployment. This includes supporting key milestones, preparing prototypes, and helping translate innovation into clear, customer-ready solutions.

The role will contribute to sensory evaluation activities, including sample preparation, coordination of tastings, and capturing structured feedback to enable rapid iteration and data-driven decision-making. The intern will also support preparation of prototypes and materials used in customer engagements, helping to advance concepts toward scalable, deployable outcomes.
** Are you interested in pioneering citrus-based innovation? This is an exciting time to join one of the world’s leading flavor companies.
**** IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation to create differentiated consumer experiences. We are looking for an Intern to join our RE-MASTER CITRUSTM team at the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida.
**** IFF’s RE-MASTERTM programs accelerate innovation by identifying unmet opportunities through consumer insights, future trend analysis, and a modernized cross-category development approach—ensuring a strong and differentiated innovation pipeline.
**** Your Focus
**** As an intern, you will work alongside experienced beverage designers and flavorists to build foundational skills in citrus flavor design and applications. You will gain hands-on experience in lab operations, formulation, and sensory work while supporting both existing product optimization and new product development.
**** This role is ideal for a student eager to expand their experience within a highly innovative and collaborative environment. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.*
* ** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Support daily lab operations, including sample preparation, batching, and formulation**
* ** Assist in citrus flavor development and applications across beverage and food systems**
* ** Prepare samples for internal tastings, sensory panels, and customer submissions**
* ** Maintain lab organization, including inventory management and material handling**
* ** Document experiments, formulations, and results following R&D best practices**
* ** Participate in tasting sessions and provide sensory feedback**
* ** Collaborate with flavorists, scientists, and cross-functional partners**
* ** Conduct basic lab procedures, including preparation of intermediates and finished flavors**
* ** Support product evaluation and stability testing**
* ** Ensure compliance with lab safety standards, GMPs, and IFF policies
**** Learning & Development**
* ** Develop foundational knowledge of the citrus flavor portfolio, including functionality and ingredient interactions**
* ** Build hands-on experience with lab equipment, formulation techniques, and sensory evaluation**
* ** Gain exposure to end-to-end innovation, from concept through customer delivery**
* ** Develop understanding of cross-functional roles, including R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Product Experience (PX)
**** Requirements**
* ** Currently enrolled in a college or university**  +
** Pursuing Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Human Nutrition, or a related field**
* ** Sophomore or above (Bachelor’s) or early-stage Master’s student**
* ** Basic knowledge of laboratory practices and food safety principles**
* ** Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills**
* ** Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment**
* **…