Summer Internship: Creation Lab Technician Intern; Princeton, NJ

Position: Summer 2026 Internship: Creation Lab Technician Intern (Princeton, NJ)
Summer 2026 Internship:
Creation Lab Technician Intern (Princeton, NJ)

Princeton, NJ

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 a 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 Creation Lab Technician Intern at our Plainsboro, NJ office.

The 2026 dsm-firmenich Summer Internship Program will begin June 1st, 2026 and run through August 14, 2026.

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Join our Taste Creation Lab 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!

Work side by side with Flavorists in compounding flavors used in newly developed foods, beverages, and supplements. Maintain your own laboratory space while compounding formulas for internal use and submission to clients. Work together with your colleagues as a critical part of the Creation team.

Your

Key Responsibilities:

* Compound formula at a reliable and precise level, for flavorists and internal use and submission to clients.

* Maintain, manage and coordinate shipment of flavor samples.

* Keep daily compounding record, lab raw material record and other appropriate documentation on all laboratory work performed.

* Maintain and replenish laboratory supplies of stock raw materials, solutions, collection oil samples, glassware, and general laboratory equipment, ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.

* Maintain a clean and well-organized laboratory/work place, and independently operate standard equipment/procedures to the required level. Assure compliance of HS&E procedures and proactively contribute to the improvement of lab safety.

* Identify common problems/issues encountered, report when an abnormal phenomenon happen: solubility, stability, color change, etc. Maintain awareness of technology and issues affecting own job.

We Bring:

* 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.

You Bring:

* Currently purusing a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Culinary, or related.

* Passion for technology.

* Self-motivated team player.

* Collaboration and team spirit.

* Candidates must be available to work full-time beginning on June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.  Compensation will be dependent on factors that include location, education, training, specific skills, and years of experience.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and…