Industrial Technical Intern (Summer 2027) - Bedford Park, IL

Bedford Park Idea Lab💼 Internship🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide technical support to existing customers and develop new product solutions for industrial market applications in the paper and packaging industry.

Role type

Industrial CSPI Technical Intern (R&D)

Builds

Value-added solutions highlighting industrial innovation product portfolio

Domain

Paper and packaging manufacturing, polymer chemistry, process chemicals

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

wet chemistry laboratory techniques, data analysis, technical reporting, literature/patent search

Preferred skills

knowledge of paper and packaging manufacturing processes, polymer chemistry

Technologies

Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), archiving databases

Responsibilities

Conduct prior art searches and summarize outcomes; perform laboratory experiments and interpret results; coordinate and report experimental data; record data in ELN; present research findings with recommendations for New Product Development

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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.