Intern Opportunity at IFF | Apply Now

Looking for an internship in food science, chemistry, or product development in the USA? This IFF internship (International Flavors & Fragrances) is offered at its New Century, Kansas, facility. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in laboratory operations, food innovation, product testing, and research while applying their academic knowledge to real-world industry projects.

  • Position: Intern
  • Location: New Century, KS (Lab), USA
  • Job Requisition ID: R21623

About IFF

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. IFF delivers sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering its customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating its growth strategy. IFF believes that your uniqueness unleashes its potential. IFF values the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. IFF strives for an inclusive workplace that allows each of its colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

IFF Internship Description

The Intern at IFF will support laboratory operations and technical projects related to food ingredients, formulation, and product development. The role involves assisting with experiments, testing food applications, collecting and analyzing data, documenting results, and working with technical teams in laboratory and pilot plant environments. The IFF internship typically runs for 10–12 weeks and provides practical industry experience, opportunities to develop scientific skills, and a chance to present project findings at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition, or a related scientific or technical field.

Required Skills

  • Interest in bakery formulation, food ingredients, and product development.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to follow laboratory safety procedures and experimental protocols.
  • Comfortable working in laboratory and pilot plant environments and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills

  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Coursework or experience in food science, food chemistry, food engineering, or product development.
  • Previous laboratory, research, or pilot plant experience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Interest in food ingredient performance, product innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.

Iff Internship- Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Bakery Applications scientists with a selected technical project from experimental design through completion, including formulation, sample preparation, processing, testing, data collection, and evaluation.
  • Support the application and evaluation of various IFF food and bakery ingredients in bakery systems.
  • Prepare formulations and ingredients for laboratory and pilot plant trials.
  • Operate small-scale laboratory and pilot plant equipment, with appropriate training, to produce bakery prototypes and trial samples.
  • Use laboratory equipment and analytical methods to evaluate bakery samples and collect relevant technical data.
  • Organize, analyze, and summarize experimental data, observations, and trial results.
  • Participate in sensory and physical evaluation of bakery prototypes as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with Bakery Applications scientists and gain exposure to other technical functions, including Food Engineering, Analytical, and Product Development.
  • Maintain accurate experimental records and help maintain a safe, clean, and organized laboratory and pilot plant work environment.
  • Present the final internship project, findings, and recommendations to the Bakery Applications team.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2026.

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