Carbohydrate Ingredient R&D Intern
Carbohydrate Ingredient R&D Intern
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About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Bridgewater NJ
Workplace type: On Site
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Carbohydrate Ingredient R&D team for summer 2026! The Carbohydrate Ingredient Intern will support progression of a well-defined research project related to carbohydrate modification and characterization. You will be involved in evaluating a sequence of lab-scale reactions optimization of process parameters and scale-up of new products and / or processes in the laboratory. The work would include running lab and pilot trials evaluation / validation of new analytical techniques interpretation and analysis of process and analytical data defining scale-up conditions / requirements and producing pilot quantities of the final product for internal and customer evaluations.
What you will do:
- Perform lab/pilot plant experiments conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
- If needed conduct searches on prior art (literature patents) and current technology including competitive activity on related projects. Summarize the outcomes in appropriate report
- Organize summarize and record data generated from these experiments in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate.
- Effectively communicate and present project status updates and outcomes to project teams and stakeholders
- Maintain a clean safe work environment. Follow established guidelines for good housekeeping GMPs and safety
- At completion of internship period present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects
Who you are:
- Work well with others in laboratory and pilot plant.
- Undergrad college student preferably completing their Junior year pursuing major in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field with lab and/or pilot plant skills
- Ability to work safely in a laboratory and pilot plant environment
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written technical communication skills e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
- Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
What you will bring:
- Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
- Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
- Desire to see and create results
- Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
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 Bachelors 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 Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51 miles from the Ingredion work location
- Internship Program Events & Activities programming catered toward career exploration networking and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester IL
- Intern Mentor Program pairing with a mentor to guide development and integration in Ingredions culture
- Involvement in Ingredions Business Resource Groups the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredions Inclusion & Belonging strategy
- Employee Recognition Program a culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel
Pay Range: $22-31/hour
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
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 applicants accommodation needs.
Relocation Available:
Yes Within CountryThis pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
