Internship Formulation Scientist Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

• Provide technical expertise and application support through customer meetings, presentations, virtual consultations, technical reports, and troubleshooting activities
• Collaborate with commercial teams, customers, scientists, operations, quality, regulatory, and external partners to develop application solutions that support customer success and business growth
• Support trade shows, technical seminars, customer visits, training programs, product demonstrations, and other business development initiatives to promote GPC ingredients and capabilities
• Develop and optimize formulations utilizing GPC ingredients to address customer needs, support innovation initiatives, and drive commercialization opportunities
• Assess, refine, and provide recommendations on new product concepts and prototypes as part of an iterative product development and commercialization process
• Design, conduct, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate ingredient functionality and performance in food, nutraceutical, and personal care applications
• Independently design testing protocols, experimental methodologies, and validation procedures aligned with project objectives, industry standards, and scientific best practices
• Evaluate finished product performance and characterize ingredient attributes using analytical techniques, laboratory instrumentation, and sensory assessment methodologies
• Generate technical literature, application guides, product documentation, customer-facing materials, summaries, and reports that translate scientific findings into actionable insights
• Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities while ensuring timely completion of assignments and deliverables
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental data, and project documentation while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or other science-based curriculum is required
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience is required
  • Relevant internships or co-op assignments may apply to experience
• Experience supporting customers, providing technical consultation, or partnering with commercial teams in a customer-facing environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, organic chemistry, ingredient functionality, and formulation science
• Extensive laboratory experience, including operation of laboratory equipment, analytical techniques, data collection, and safe laboratory practices
• Strong customer-facing communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, commercial teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver application solutions and support business objectives
• Demonstrated understanding of ingredient performance within food, nutraceutical, or personal care formulations
• Experience developing formulations, testing protocols, and technical documentation preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience utilizing ERP systems, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and other scientific software tools
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects to completion

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• Travel up to 40% may be required to support customer visits, technical service activities, product demonstrations, trade shows, industry conferences, training programs, supplier meetings, and other business development initiatives
• Combination of laboratory, office, and customer-facing work environments, supporting both technical development and commercial initiatives
• Frequent exposure to laboratory equipment, ingredients, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles while following established safety procedures