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Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.\nLocation: White Marsh, MD Idea Lab\nWorkplace type: Hybrid / On Site\nWe have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our Customer Innovation team for Summer 2027! As the Customer Innovation Intern, you will provide technical support to the program and related customers in the US/Canada region via new product development and the creation of customer valued solutions. Utilizing Ingredion’s Idea Labs capabilities, you will be responsible for taking lab-scale concepts and scaling them up in the food pilot plant to produce high quality prototypes. You will perform research related duties as needed or assigned, execute on analytical testing, as well as document and prepare technical reports with guidance from your manager.\nWhat you will do:\nManage work project(s) to meet project timelines and deliverables.\n\nAnalyze and understand data, results, and scientific literature to advance projects.\n\nMaintain a clean, safe work environment and follow established guidelines for good housekeeping, GMPs, SafeServ, and safety.\n\nWork collaboratively with the Customer Innovation as well as other internal subject matter experts, to identify formulation challenges, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions.\n\nPresent prototypes, project status updates, and project outcomes to team members and key stakeholders.\n\nCompose presentations and technical reports to communicate project findings and recommendations.\n\nWhat you will bring:\nExperience with hands-on food concept development using laboratory and/or pilot plant equipment is a plus.\n\nKnowledge of common food processes, ingredient functionality, and ingredient interactions, with familiarity in experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.\n\nExcellent planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n\nAbility to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship term.\n\nReliable transportation to and from the facility each workday.\n\nWho you are:\nPassionate about food science with a strong curiosity and eagerness to learn\n\nAble to collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional teams while also working independently to achieve results.\n\nA creative problem solver who challenges conventional approaches and embraces a continuous improvement mindset.\n\nComfortable working in a dynamic environment and navigating ambiguity with flexibility and resilience.\n\n·Present prototypes, project status, updates and outcomes to team and key stakeholders.\n·Compose presentations and technical reports on project findings.\n\nTo be eligible for consideration, candidates must:\nCurrently 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.\n\nBe a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering or a related field. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.\n\nIf you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.\n\nWhy Join Ingredion?\nDiscover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:\nTotal Rewards Package - competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location\n\nInternship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL\n\nIntern Coaching Program - pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture\n\nInvolvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups - the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy\n\nEmployee Recognition Program - a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally\n\nEmployee Discount Program - provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel\n\nWe 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.\nIngredion 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.\nIngredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.\n Relocation Available:\nYes, Within CountryThis pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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