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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for food science intern in Washington, DC is $19.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Food Science Intern assists in research, development, and quality control of food products. They work under the guidance of professionals to conduct experiments, analyze ingredients, and ensure food safety standards are met. Responsibilities may include lab testing, data analysis, and supporting product formulation. This role provides hands-on experience in food production, regulatory compliance, and sensory evaluation. It’s a great opportunity for students to gain industry knowledge and practical skills.

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As a Food Science Intern, you'll often support senior scientists or technologists with hands-on lab experiments, ingredient testing, and product formulation trials. Your responsibilities may include preparing samples, operating lab equipment, documenting observations, and collecting or analyzing data for research projects. You'll also collaborate with team members from R&D, quality assurance, and sometimes production to ensure projects run smoothly. This experience gives you exposure to the full product development process and helps you build both technical and professional skills for a future career in the food industry.

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To thrive as a Food Science Intern, you typically need foundational knowledge in food science, chemistry, or a related field, supported by relevant coursework or laboratory experience. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, quality assurance protocols, and data analysis software like Excel is often required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective written and verbal communication help interns excel in collaborative settings. These skills and qualities are essential for accurately supporting food product development, complying with safety standards, and contributing to team projects.

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Infographic showing various Food Science Intern job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, and 37% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,127 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Corporate & Institutional Banking Undergraduate Intern - Commercial & Corporate Banking (East)

PNC Bank

Washington, DC • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 9 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support experienced bankers in client engagement and relationship management.

  • Assist in advising, managing, and servicing customer relationships across various business segments.

  • Participate in a structured internship program that includes applying knowledge to support core activities and projects.

PNC Bank rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 347 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 174 rated banks

Job description

Position OverviewAt PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As an Intern within PNC's Commercial and Corporate Banking organization, you will be based within the PNC footprint.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.Job Description

As a PNC Intern, you willparticipatein a "best-in-class" internship program. During this 10-week program, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a specific line of business, expand the tools you need to launch yourcareerand complement your education with real-world job experience.

Corporate & Institutional Banking (C&IB) offers strategic insight and financial solutions for businesses, municipalities and nonprofits throughout the U.S. Working in C&IB provides you the opportunity to be exposed to multiple disciplines of banking, enabling you to hone your financial and client-facing skills across many industries and develop deep understanding of PNC's product suite.

As a Commercial & Corporate Banking intern, your primary rolewill be to support experienced bankers in their engagement with PNC's client base. The program enables you toobserveand explore advising, managing, and servicing customer relationships in a variety of business segments, including:

  • Commercial Banking -Serves and advises companies with annual revenues between $20million and $100million.

  • Corporate Banking -Serves and advises companies with annual revenuein excess of$100million.

  • Healthcare- Servesand advises for-profit and not-for-profit healthcare and healthcarerelated companies.

  • Specialty Industries- Serves andadvisesbusinesses andorganizations inspecific industries such as Food and Beverage, Technology, Chemicals and Plastics,HealthSI, and more.

  • Public Finance -Serves andadviseslocal or major government entities, higher educationinstitutionsand not-for-profits.

  • Credit Products Group -Structures loans,underwritestransactions, and manages a loan portfolio for various segments including Corporate Banking, Diversified Industries Group, Public Finance and Financial Institutions Group, etc.

Interns will not only support a variety of businesses at PNC, but also a growing national franchise. While an intern, you will cover and support a specific region and will sit in one of PNC's hub locations, whichmayincludebut are not limited to:

  • Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Troy, MI, and Washington DC

Learn more about PNC's Summer Internships by visitingwww.pnc.jobs/students.

Job Profile:

Participates as an intern in the PNC summer internship program.

  • Supports the core activities of the client team and line of business by applying knowledge to drive business results (e.g., deal, sales, process support, internal or external customer interaction, or supporting internal projects). Works under supervision and may have limited approval and/or exception authority.

  • Participates in social learning within the organization (e.g.,identifiesand networks with business representatives and peers,participatesin mentoring, jobshadowingand community outreach).

  • Participates in a structured program that includes some classroom learning anda casestudy.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Working toward bachelor's degree, preferred business relevant majors (e.g., Finance, Accounting, IT, Economics, Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics, HR, Management, Communications, Business Law, Psychology, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Actuarial Sciences), sophomore or junior status, Minimum GPA 3.2.

PNCprovidesequal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

CompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Information Capture, Initiative, Products and Services, Self-Directed Growth and DevelopmentWork ExperienceRoles at this level are filled by recent university / college graduates with little or no professional experience, but possessing relevant skills. Includes individuals joining the organization through a Corporate development/ training program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.EducationNo DegreePay TransparencyBase Salary: $18.00 - $35.00Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.Application WindowGenerally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/05/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.


At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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