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Zentis North America

R&D Intern

Plymouth, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

R&D Intern Zentis is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand ... Actively pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or a ...

Mantrose-Haeuser Co.

Intern - Operations

Elgin, IL · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

The intern will work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve inventory accuracy ... Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related ...

Tremco Construction

Intern - Operations

Elgin, IL · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

The intern will work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve inventory accuracy ... Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related ...

Eurofins

Food Scientist

Lafayette, CO · On-site

... or Intern based on skill sets. * Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench ... PhD degree from an IFT accredited food science program, or equivalent combination of education and ...

Ampac Holdings, LLC

Innovation Intern

Hanover Park, IL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Innovation Intern - ProAmpac Location: Hanover Park, IL (Greater Chicago Area) Schedule: Full-Time ... Food Science, or a related technical field. * Technical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ...

ProAmpac

Innovation Intern

Hanover Park, IL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Innovation Intern - ProAmpac Location: Hanover Park, IL (Greater Chicago Area) Schedule: Full-Time ... Food Science, or a related technical field. * Technical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ...

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

FL · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Job Summary Intern for our RE-MASTER CITRUS team. In alignment with our strategic partnership with ... Pursuing Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Human Nutrition, or a related ...

Astrix Inc

R&D Intern

Springdale, AR · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Pay Rate Low: 20.00 | Pay Rate High: 20.00 R&D Technician - Food Science & Product Development Location: Springdale, AR Schedule: M-Friday 830-5 flexible Duration: Summer 2026 Internship ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly food science intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Food Science Intern vs Part-Time Food Quality Technician?

AspectHourly Food Science InternPart-Time Food Quality Technician
CredentialsEnrolled in or recent graduate of Food Science or related programTypically requires relevant certifications or experience in food quality testing
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, production plantsQuality control labs, production lines, supplier audits
Employer & Industry UsageFood manufacturing, research institutions, internshipsFood companies, quality assurance departments
Search & Comparison IntentLearning about entry-level internship roles in food scienceUnderstanding part-time roles in food quality assurance

The Hourly Food Science Intern typically focuses on gaining hands-on experience in food science research and development, often as students or recent graduates. In contrast, the Part-Time Food Quality Technician is more involved in quality assurance tasks, testing products, and ensuring compliance. Both roles are essential in the food industry but differ mainly in responsibilities and experience level.

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R&D Intern

Zentis North America

Plymouth, IN • On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

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Job description

R&D Intern

Zentis is Europe's number one fruit processing company and one of the leading brand manufacturers of jams, sweets, and custard-based desserts. The Company's North America operations are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Plymouth, Indiana, where we produce fruit and dairy preparations for a variety of customers including yogurt, ice cream and bakery manufacturers. We are currently looking to recruit an R&D Intern for our Philadelphia location. This is an on-site position.

Zentis is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Research & Development Intern to join our R&D team for the summer of 2026. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative fruit preparations, sauces, and popping boba products. The R&D intern will work closely with scientists and technicians in cooking experimental prototypes. They will also be regularly involved in running analytical tests on laboratory and production samples to confirm adherence to specifications. Additionally, they will have ownership of at least one project that they will lead with supervision from their manager. The R&D intern will also be responsible for organizing and keeping up with paperwork as it pertains to lab and trial cookings. The intern will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of food chemistry, food processing and ingredient functionality to make a tangible impact on Zentis and its customers while gaining valuable internship experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Cooks lab samples based on project and department needs following laboratory standard operating procedures. Conducts and documents rudimentary product analyses (brix, pH, viscosity, etc) for all cookings both at time of cooking and after 24 hours. This may include preparing sample in application (such as mixed with yogurt).
  • Communicates with other team members on daily project work. Collaborates with scientists and managers to prioritize deliverables effectively and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during cookings. Attend meetings as required to provide key updates on project deliverables. Collaborates cross functionally as needed with sales, regulatory affairs, quality assurance and other key functions.
  • Maintains a clean, organized and professional laboratory setting. Calibrates and maintains analytical equipment on a daily basis. Assists with maintenance of laboratory stock of key materials and ingredients for R&D operations.
  • Actively manages key facets of individual project with support from supervisor. Proactively plans tasks to meet targets and deadlines. Designs fundamentally sound experiments and collects robust data related to project. Summarizes key findings and effectively presents conclusions/next steps to key stakeholders.

Specific Experience and Key Knowledge Requirements:

  • Actively pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Familiarity with lab equipment and basic food testing procedures is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have basic computer knowledge including Office365 applications such as Word and Excel. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have strong communication skills. Must be able to stand for most of shift. Ability to work onsite in Philadelphia, PA or Plymouth, IN for an approximately 12-week duration.

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