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: Cedar Rapids IA
Workplace type: On Site
Ingredion is seeking a motivated studentto join as aQualityInternfor summer 2026. In this position you will be responsible for completing several smallQualityprojects for our team.You will be responsible for performing analytical tests independently and accurately to support operations in a safe and timely fashion.You will also apply concepts learned inphysicalsciencerelated classes to actual manufacturing of industrial ingredients.
What you will do:
Who you are:
What you will bring:
Progress towards aBachelors DegreeinChemistryFood Science Chemical Engineeringor other science related field with junior standing preferred.
Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
An assertive creative ambitious and positive thinking mindset
Ability to tackle problems identify improvement opportunities implement action plans and follow-up to ensure results
Basic computer skills and proven ability to use programs such as Excel Word and PowerPoint
Familiaritywith working in a lab environmentpreferred
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.
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.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
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
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