Beverage Applications Intern (Food Ingredients)

Location: Onsite in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Company

Global food ingredients, flavors, fragrances, and health and biosciences organization developing sustainable solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.

What you will do

• Support Beverage Applications scientists on a technical project from experimental design through formulation, sample preparation, processing, testing, data collection, and evaluation.
• Apply and evaluate food and beverage ingredients in beverage systems and prepare formulations for laboratory and pilot plant trials.
• Operate small-scale laboratory and pilot plant equipment to produce beverage prototypes and trial samples.
• Use laboratory equipment and analytical methods to evaluate samples, collect technical data, and participate in sensory and physical evaluations.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize experimental results; maintain accurate records and a safe, clean laboratory environment.
• Collaborate with Beverage Applications, Food Engineering, Analytical, and Product Development teams and present the 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 beverage formulation, food ingredients, product development, or food processing.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• 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.
• Ability to follow 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, beverage 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 beverage taste, texture, stability, nutrition, processing, and performance.
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate across technical disciplines.
• Interest in learning about technical functions beyond the primary project and their contribution to product innovation.

Culture & Benefits

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