Bakery Applications Intern

Location: New Century, KS, USA; onsite

Company

hirify.global develops flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions, with this role focused on food and bakery innovation.

What you will do

• Support Bakery Applications scientists on a technical project from experimental design through formulation, sample preparation, processing, testing, evaluation, and completion.
• Apply and evaluate food and bakery ingredients in bakery systems and prepare formulations for laboratory and pilot plant trials.
• Operate trained laboratory and pilot plant equipment to produce bakery prototypes and trial samples.
• Use laboratory equipment and analytical methods to collect, organize, analyze, and summarize technical data.
• Participate in sensory and physical evaluation, maintain accurate experimental records, and support a safe, clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborate with Bakery Applications, Food Engineering, Analytical, and Product Development teams and present final project findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nutrition, or a related scientific or technical field.
• Interest in bakery formulation, food ingredients, product development, or food processing.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Comfort working in a hands-on laboratory and pilot plant environment and following safety procedures, experimental protocols, and instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Coursework or previous experience in food science, bakery science, food chemistry, food engineering, product development, or related disciplines.
• Previous laboratory, pilot plant, research, or product development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Curiosity about how food ingredients influence taste, texture, stability, nutrition, processing, and beverage performance.
• Strong work ethic and interest in collaborating across technical disciplines and learning beyond the primary project.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in bakery formulation, ingredient functionality, processing, and product development.
• Collaborative laboratory and pilot plant environment with experienced scientists and technical professionals.
• Exposure to Bakery Applications, Food Engineering, Analytical, and Product Development functions.
• Experience planning experiments, producing prototypes, analyzing results, troubleshooting formulations, and communicating technical findings.
• Competitive pay and a flexible schedule.