Applications & Development Intern
Ingredion Incorporated
White Marsh Station, MDFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisStakeholder managementExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in White Marsh Station · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Stakeholder management40%Microsoft Office7%Excel5%Data analysis3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Location: White Marsh, MD
- Workplace type: On Site
- Internship term: Summer 2027
This role supports new product development and the creation of customer-valued solutions within the Customized Formulations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop/prepare food formulations and prototypes for customer and business initiatives at a pilot plant and lab bench top scale, utilizing Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Perform research-related duties as needed or assigned.
- Support internal and external customer requests.
- Execute analytical testing.
- Document and prepare technical reports with guidance from a manager.
- Operate laboratory equipment safely and with minimal direct supervision.
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment, following guidelines for good housekeeping and safety.
- Manage work project(s) to meet timelines and deliverables.
- Analyze and understand data, results, and scientific literature to advance projects.
- Work collaboratively with team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives.
- Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis, and interpret results to make recommendations.
- Present prototypes, project status, updates, and outcomes to the team and key stakeholders.
- Make presentations and write technical reports.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Qualifications
- Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 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 safely in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.
- Reliable transportation to and from the facility.
- 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 is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written technical communication skills.
- 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.
Eligibility
- Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
- Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
- If enrolled in an undergraduate program, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior.
Additional Information
- Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
- Pay range: $22-26 USD/hr