Apply on Employer Site

Ingredion Incorporated · 21 hours ago

Applications and development intern

White Marsh Station, MD

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking an ambitious student to join their R&D team as an Applications and Development Intern for summer 2026. The intern will support new product development and create customer valued solutions by developing food formulations and prototypes, conducting laboratory experiments, and preparing technical reports.

BrewingFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operating laboratory equipment safely and with little direct supervision to support project needs

Maintaining a clean, safe work environment; following guidelines for good housekeeping and safety

Managing work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables

Analyzing and understanding data, results and scientific literature to advance projects

Working collaboratively with Technical Service team members and other internal colleagues to meet target objectives

Performing laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project

Presenting prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholders

Making presentations and writing technical reports

Qualification

Food ScienceFood EngineeringLaboratory Equipment OperationFood Concept DevelopmentData AnalysisMS OfficeTechnical CommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

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 40hrs per week during the summer internship term

Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports

Working knowledge of basic computer software applications such as MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

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 or Master's 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

Preferred

Progress towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food or Chemical Engineering or related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred

Knowledge of common food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions preferred

Experience with hands-on food concept development with laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus

Benefits

Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)

Internship Program Events & Activities

Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL

Intern Buddy Program

Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups

Achieve Recognition Program

Perkspot Discount Program

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan with a competitive company match

Company

Ingredion Incorporated

Glassdoor3.8

Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries.

Founded in 1906