Global Sensory Intern Summer 2025

We are hiring a Global Sensory Intern to investigate chemosensory and texture perception within protein fortification and sugar reduction at Ingredion.

In this role, you would work with the Global Sensory team, who is focused on delivering solutions that can help our key accounts and regional customers differentiate their products through taste, texture, delivery systems and sweeteners.

Through the Ingredion Summer Internship Program :

• You will have the opportunity to learn about Sensory Consumer Science, including how we generate data to demonstrate the value of our ingredient solutions to key stakeholders.
• You will gain hands-on exposure to a variety of projects in support of the value proposition for our ingredients.
• You will be assigned to projects that will focus in the following areas : Basic taste (sweet, sour, salt and bitter) perception;

Pulse taste and flavor science; Texture perception; Mouthfeel exploration; and non-nutritive sweetener perception

As a Global Sensory Intern, your responsibilities will include :

• Collaborating with and functioning as a part of the Global Sensory Science Group (GSSG) to support appropriate testing including all the phases of a project (design, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting)
• Assisting with the design and implementation of various types of descriptive analysis, consumer research and team evaluation
• Supporting Sensory Analysts & Technicians in a day-to-day manner
• Responsibility of independent project execution
• Literature research and application of learnings
• Work with manager to progress projects
• Having outstanding communication skills and the ability to interact with people at different levels of the organization

The Global Sensory Intern position is well-suited for you if you :

• Are efficient with your time and enthusiastic about technical literature search
• Can set, prioritize, and enable the achievement of visionary project goals
• Build relationships with members of the GSSG, key decision-makers, and internal partners within project teams
• Are a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity.
• Have proven verbal and written interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to various levels within the organization and being able to convey information in a clear, focused, and concise manner.
• Have a strong initiative to improve status-quo and incorporate change in a dynamic work environment

Qualified candidates will have :

• Progress towards a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Food Science, Psychology, Sociology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Behavioral Science or related discipline.
• A minimum GPA of at least 3.0 / 4.0
• Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
• Proven knowledge of basic statistics or show willingness to learn
• Ability to taste all types of food, beverage, and snacks

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must :

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com / careers.

Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits :

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as :

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

Relocation Available :

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination.

We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ( protected classifications ).

We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.