Job Summary

Are you passionate about the intersection of food science, chemistry, biology, and engineering?

Do you want to apply scientific principles to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges in the food industry?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.​

The role is based in Carrollton, TX (onsite). Be part of cutting-edge research and contribute to advancements in food quality, safety, sustainability, and product innovation where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Assist in developing and testing new food/seasoning formulations.

Conduct sensory evaluations and analyze consumer feedback.

Support shelf-life and stability studies under various storage conditions.

Maintain lab equipment and ensure cleanliness and safety protocols are followed.

Document experimental procedures and results in technical reports.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including C&D, marketing, and operations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or related field

Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fall

Interested in human testing of flavors and fragrances

Must have strong organizational and communication skills.

Can work in an interdisciplinary scientific setting

High level of initiative and the ability to work in a team environment

Exhibit exceptional analytical instrumentation skills

How Would You Stand Out?

Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings

Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred

Why Choose Us?

Offers hands-on experience in food product development, C&D and sensory evaluation.

Experience will go beyond a single department or lab with exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines. 

Our interns are paid a competitive hourly rate

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more