Food Science Internship at Nestlé in the USA
Kickstart your career in food and nutrition research with the Research Assistant Internship at Nestlé Health Science. Based in Bridgewater, this Food Science Internship in the USA offers hands-on laboratory experience in the technology of ready-to-drink protein beverages. If you are passionate about food science, formulation development, and innovative health solutions, this opportunity at Nestlé Careers allows you to work on cutting-edge nutrition projects within a globally recognized health science organization.
Internship Details:
- Title: Research Assistant Internship
- Location: Bridgewater, United States
- Start Date: May 26th, 2026
- Job Requisition ID: 386506
- Work Eligibility: Must be able to work in Bridgewater, NJ
- Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible
- Hashtag: #NHSintern2026
About the Company:
Nestlé Health Science believes that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge to empower healthier lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of health-focused products, including brands such as Garden of Life, Nature’s Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, and Compleat Organic Blends
In addition to consumer nutrition products, the company has pharmaceutical expertise focused on preventing, managing, and treating gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases. Nestlé Health Science promotes innovation, diversity, and professional development while supporting employees’ physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Educational Requirements for this Internship:
- Currently pursuing a BSc or MSc in Food Science, Food Engineering, Life Science, Biology, Biochemistry
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute laboratory experiments to assess new technologies and ingredients for ready-to-drink protein beverages in this Food Science Internship in the USA
- Optimize process conditions for technical projects
- Assist in the formulation and processing design
- Test variants to improve bench testing methods
- At Nestlé Careers, you should conduct stability and functionality evaluations as a Research Assistant
- Summarize findings and present results to team members
- Support pilot plant activities to scale up recipes and processes
- Maintain accurate documentation of test parameters, observations, and data in this Food Science Internship
- Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Skills Required:
- Basic laboratory experience (preferred)
- Strong analytical and results-oriented mindset
- Precision and attention to detail
- Intellectual curiosity and initiative
- Ability to summarize data and draw clear conclusions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams
Benefits of the Food Science Internship:
- Hands-on experience in food and beverage technology research
- Exposure to global health and nutrition innovation
- Professional growth within a leading health science organization
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunity to work with globally recognized nutrition brands
- Development in laboratory, formulation, and scale-up processes
- Supportive environment that values diversity and innovation
