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Food Science Technical Service Intern, Eastern Region & National Accounts Team

Ingredion is hiring a Summer Intern to support our Eastern Region and National Accounts team in the US/Canada region in new product development and creating customer valued solutions. The Summer Intern will be responsible for developing/preparing food formulations and prototypes for various customer and business initiatives on a pilot plant and lab bench top scale utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices. They will perform research related duties as needed or assigned, support internal and external customer request; execute on analytical testing as well as document and prepare technical reports with guidance from manager.

Managing work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables
Analyzing and understanding data, results and scientific literature to advance projects
Maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, SafeServ and safety
Working collaboratively with Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives
Presenting prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholders
Making presentations and writing technical reports
Have a passion for food science and curiosity for learning
Are ambitious, able to prioritize, well organized, good with time management and deadlines
Motivated to demonstrate the capacity to learn, utilize, and strengthen understanding of the function of our products and how they interact with other ingredients in a range of applications
Collaborate with direct Manager and Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives

Minimum Requirements

Progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred
Must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus
Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferred
Excellent organizational, communication skills
Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Innovative, self-motivated and high level of enthusiasm for the job
Have a passion for food science and curiosity for learning
Are ambitious, able to prioritize, well organized, detail oriented, good with time management and deadlines
Are collaborative and can work well with others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s Degree Program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

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