Food Science Technical Service Intern - Eastern Region Accounts

Company: Ingredion
Location: White Marsh
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Ingredion is hiring a Summer Intern to support our Eastern Region 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.
As the Technical Service Intern, your responsibilities will include:
Managing work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverablesAnalyzing and understanding data, results and scientific literature to advance projectsMaintaining a clean, safe work environment. Follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, SafeServ and safetyWorking collaboratively with Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectivesPresenting prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholdersMaking presentations and writing technical reportsInnovative, self-motivated and high level of enthusiasm for the jobHave a passion for food science and curiosity for learningAre ambitious, able to prioritize, well organized, detail oriented, good with time management and deadlinesAre collaborative and can work well with othersProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) 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 preferredMust 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 termExperience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plusKnowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferredExcellent organizational, communication skillsReliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work dayCurrently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United StatesCollaborate with direct Manager and Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectivesHave a passion for food science and curiosity for learningAre ambitious, able to prioritize, well organized, good with time management and deadlinesMotivated 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 applicationsWe 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.
#WayUp 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: No

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