Process Innovation & Development Intern

Bridgewater, NJ💼 Internship🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support progression of nature-based ingredient processing research projects by evaluating unit operations, optimizing process parameters, and scaling up new products/processes in pilot plants.

Role type

Intern, Process Innovation & Development

Builds

Pilot quantities of final products for internal and customer evaluations

Domain

Food ingredients / Chemical Engineering

Deliverable

Required skills

Lab and pilot plant operations, process parameter optimization, data analysis, technical reporting, literature/patent research

Preferred skills

Chemical Engineering major, junior year status, MS Office proficiency

Technologies

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment safely, conduct lab/pilot trials, analyze experimental data, summarize prior art and competitive activity, present project status and findings to stakeholders and management

Seniority

Intern

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About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s 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 you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's 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.