2026 R&D Lab Technician Summer Intern

Beck Flavors Inc • Maryland Heights, MO

10h

About The Position

Beck Flavors offers an immersive intern program that enables participants to gain hands-on experience in the field of Flavor Chemistry. Interns will work alongside Beck employees to relate and apply classroom knowledge to flavor creation, product development, and flavor manufacturing.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions given in English.
• Intermediate math skills including but not limited to addition and subtraction of fractions are required.
• Currently enrolled in college at an accredited University.
• Junior/Senior level student pursuing a degree in Food Science or Chemistry, or related field
• Completion of Food Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry before the start of internship (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or food production experience.
• Basic computer skills are preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Easily adaptable to frequently changing tasks and responsibilities.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compounding liquid and powder (i.e. Spray dried, Plated) flavors.
• Assist with finished product development samples.
• Assist Regulatory and QA with document requests and product and raw material testing.
• Assist with the manufacture production batches.
• Learn the science/art of flavor development, and analytical techniques (ex. GC-MS) by working closely with Senior Flavorists.
• Learn FDA regulations as it pertains to flavor labeling, chemical handling, and manufacturing standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed