Intern - Beverage R&D

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you. 

Sensient’s Beverage Flavors North America division is seeking a talented lab intern for Summer 2025!  In this internship, you will gain an in-depth experience in product development, lab comprehension and equipment knowledge within flavors, and specialty value-added ingredient applications. The intern will also be encouraged to explore other areas of interest to learn more about fundamentals and the general operations both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience.

What you’ll do:

• Assists a Beverage Technologist in daily work by preparing products, performing benchtop evaluations and preparing customer demos.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory inventory of ingredients, equipment, packaging and general supplies.
• Responsible for data entry into DevEx system to document and ship samples.
• Responsible for production of finished product samples in pilot plant as needed.
• May assist in flavor preparation, testing, learning the formula creation process, maintaining flavor library, participation in ideation sessions, and other lab work as assigned.
• Checks raw materials for quality.
• Conducts physical, chemical and organoleptic testing; makes oral and written observations and judgments on process and outcome to provide feedback to chemist.
• Maintains a safe and professional laboratory environment; complies with government and company safety directives.
• Utilizes good communication skills, both written and oral; enters and maintains accurate and thorough records as required.
• Attend staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Lead a development project from start to finish.
• Help maintain the lab, i.e. washing glassware, filing flavors, cleaning out refrigerators etc.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 2 years of college science coursework preferably in the area of Food Science or Chemistry.
• Ability to follow detailed product preparation instructions and prepare samples quickly and accurately.
• Well organized, able to handle multiple tasks daily, and operate in a safe and responsible manner in the lab.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work well with others and a positive can-do attitude.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office programs.
• Able to learn new systems quickly.
• Prior internship in the food industry is beneficial but not mandatory.

What you’ll get:

• The ability to collaborate onsite, 5 days a week.
• Opportunity to develop a broad skill set in continuous improvement activities.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications. 

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship. 

RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Hoffman Estates, IL and must reside in area or be willing to commute. 

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.