Bioscience Development Summer Intern
About The Position
At IFF, we are truly changing the world by applying our science and creativity to deliver differentiated, integrated solutions to customers. We leverage our cutting-edge science and engineering capabilities to develop sustainable solutions for the emerging bio-based economy. IFF strongly believes in supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers. We have developed several opportunities for students to gain the valuable experience they will need to succeed in today’s demanding job market. Are you interested in the scientific interfaces between biology, chemistry, formulation science, and engineering leading to performance benefits in real-world industrial applications? We are currently seeking outstanding candidates for 2026 summer internships in our R&D Center in Wilmington, Delaware. At IFF, we are truly changing the world by applying our science and creativity to deliver differentiated, integrated solutions to customers. We leverage our cutting-edge science and engineering capabilities to develop sustainable solutions for the emerging bio-based economy. IFF strongly believes in supporting the next generation of scientists and engineers. We have developed several opportunities for students to gain the valuable experience they will need to succeed in today’s demanding job market. Are you interested in the scientific interfaces between biology, chemistry, formulation science, and engineering leading to performance benefits in real-world industrial applications? We are currently seeking outstanding candidates for 2026 summer internships in our R&D Center in Wilmington, Delaware Responsibilities: We are looking for driven and creative summer interns to conduct research in the following areas. Our Wilmington R&D Center offers an intensive 10-week science and engineering internship program, in which interns develop key projects and take part in a variety of learning activities. Your summer experience will go beyond a single department or lab with exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines. At the end of the summer program you will deliver a presentation of your ideas, results, and conclusions, thereby developing practical real-life skills. Our interns are paid a competitive hourly rate and are responsible for their own housing and transportation for the summer. 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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology or a related field
- Have completed your sophomore year of undergrad education and will continue your education in the fall
- 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
- Ability to document results, analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings
- Familiarity with theoretical and practical aspects in related area
Responsibilities
- Bio-derived polymer research applications development
- High-throughput and AI driven method development for enzyme formulation
- Development of novel enzymes for bio-derived polymer formation
- Thermodynamic predictive modeling of polymeric systems
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Career Level
Intern
