Ingredion is hiring a Batter & Breading Intern to support the execution of project work focused on the use of functional ingredients in processed batter, breaded and coated foods. In this role, you will lead defined projects that involve conducting experiments in the laboratory to understand ingredient performance in finished products. This will provide you with the chance to create experiments, learn and apply formulation skills, characterize products and interpret results in a professional team environment. We believe that this internship will help you learn how to apply the skills from class to a laboratory setting.

As a Batter & Breading Intern, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a focused project, working both independently and reciprocally, to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Organizing, summarizing, and reporting data generated from experiments in a timely fashion
• Analyzing and understanding data, results and scientific literature to advance projects
• Working collaboratively with technical service and applications teams to gain feedback on prototypes
• Maintaining a clean, safe work environment; following guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs and safety
• Presenting project status, updates and outcomes to the team and key partners

The Batter & Breading Applications Intern position is well suited for you if you:

• Enjoy hands-on food product and food ingredient development in pilot plant and laboratory settings
• Exhibit proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to self-motivate
• Demonstrate creative problem solving ability with a focus on the results
• Can set, prioritize, and execute experimental goals and plans to deliver against agreed deadlines
• Have a strong initiative to improve status-quo and incorporate change in a dynamic work environment
• Have an eagerness to learn about a wide range of functional ingredients commonly used in the food industry

Qualified candidates will have:

• Progress towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Food Science or related discipline with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Proven experience in development of food ingredients is preferred along with ease using laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment
• Experience with experimental design, statistical data analysis and results interpretation
• Excellent social, verbal and written technical communication skills

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, Master’s or PhD 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.

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.

Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 11,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.